Tiffany Cross
About Tiffany Cross
Tiffany Cross serves as the Director of People & Culture at Elevate K-12, bringing extensive experience in human resources from previous roles at Heyday and Nordstrom. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Anthropology and International Relations from Grand Valley State University.
Current Role at Elevate K-12
Tiffany Cross serves as the Director of People & Culture at Elevate K-12. She has held this position since 2023 and operates in a hybrid work environment based in Chicago, Illinois. In this role, she focuses on developing and implementing people strategies that align with the organization's goals.
Previous Experience at Heyday
Tiffany Cross worked at Heyday in various capacities. She began as a Senior Manager of People from 2021 to 2022, where she spent 9 months in Chicago, Illinois. Following this, she served as Associate Director of People from 2022 to 2023 for a year in a remote setting. During her tenure, she spearheaded the people strategy for multiple acquisitions and international expansions.
Background in Human Resources
Tiffany Cross has a robust background in human resources, having worked in several roles prior to her current position. She was a Senior Program Manager in HR at Nordstrom from 2020 to 2021 and held multiple positions at Trunk Club, including Human Resources Generalist, Business Partner, and Operations Manager from 2014 to 2020. In these roles, she led teams of HR professionals and managed HR operations.
Education and Academic Qualifications
Tiffany Cross holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Cultural Anthropology & International Relations from Grand Valley State University, where she studied from 2005 to 2009. Additionally, she earned an Associate of Science (A.S.) in Paralegal Studies from Robert Morris University in Chicago, IL, from 2012 to 2013.
HR Expertise and Skills
Tiffany Cross possesses extensive knowledge in human resources, particularly in fast-paced and high-growth environments. She has experience managing technical support for HRIS systems, specifically Workday at Nordstrom. Her passion lies in creating innovative, people-driven strategies that empower teams to become strategic partners within their organizations.