Denise Zavala
About Denise Zavala
Denise Zavala is an HR Graduate Intern currently working at CommonSpirit Health in Los Angeles, California. She has a background in psychology and has held various roles in research and customer service, while also developing frameworks for HR processes.
Work at CommonSpirit Health
Denise Zavala currently serves as an HR Graduate Intern at CommonSpirit Health, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she has contributed to the HR M&A team by developing a framework for mergers and acquisitions, aimed at streamlining processes during acquisitions and divestitures. Additionally, she has conducted an analysis of the candidate experience journey, focusing on identifying and addressing missing touchpoints from the awareness stage to the hiring stage. Her work supports the organization's commitment to enhancing HR practices within the healthcare sector.
Education and Expertise
Denise Zavala holds a Master's degree from Michigan State University School of Human Resources and Labor Relations, which she is expected to complete in 2024. Prior to this, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, completing her studies in 2022. She also holds an Associate of Arts in Psychology from El Camino College, which she completed in 2020. Her educational background provides a strong foundation in human resources and psychology, contributing to her expertise in HR practices.
Background
Denise Zavala has a diverse work history that includes roles in various organizations. She began her career as a Concession Cashier at Cinemark in 2019, where she worked for six months. She also served as a Student Ambassador at El Camino College from 2019 to 2020. Following her time at El Camino, she worked as a Research Assistant at the University of Wisconsin-Madison from 2021 to 2022. Currently, she is a Graduate Research Assistant at ANDIE Lab, a position she has held since 2022.
Achievements
Denise Zavala has demonstrated leadership and organizational skills through her involvement in various initiatives. She organized and developed the HR Summit, a conference designed for graduate students to explore HR topics in healthcare and CommonSpirit. This event reflects her commitment to fostering professional development and knowledge sharing within the HR community. Her contributions to the HR M&A team and candidate experience analysis further illustrate her proactive approach to enhancing HR processes.