Jennifer Chavarria, Ma, Sphr
About Jennifer Chavarria, Ma, Sphr
Jennifer Chavarria is a Human Resources and Organizational Development Leader at General Atomics in San Diego, California, where she has worked since 2020. She holds a Master's degree in Organizational Leadership from Chapman University and has extensive experience in strategic human resources within government-regulated environments.
Work at General Atomics
Jennifer Chavarria has been serving as the Human Resources & Organizational Development Leader at General Atomics since 2020. In this role, she focuses on enhancing organizational effectiveness and implementing strategic human resources initiatives. Her work supports the company's objectives in the Aerospace and Defense sectors, leveraging her expertise in human resources to drive continuous improvement and innovation.
Education and Expertise
Jennifer Chavarria holds a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership from Chapman University, where she studied from 2002 to 2005. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast/Media Communications from California State University, Los Angeles, between 1990 and 1993. Additionally, she has completed a Certificate in Human Resource Management from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Certificate in Organizational Development from Chapman University. She is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) through HRCI.
Background
Jennifer Chavarria has extensive experience in human resources within FDA and DoD government-regulated environments. Her background includes supporting cross-functional global business operations, particularly in research and development, product development and management, operations, quality and regulatory affairs, and corporate shared services. This diverse experience has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of the complexities involved in these sectors.
Achievements
Jennifer Chavarria specializes in strategic, business-focused human resources leadership, emphasizing continuous improvement opportunities. She has a proven track record of implementing innovative global initiatives within the Aerospace, Defense, Biomedical, Medical Device, and Life Sciences industries. As a seasoned practitioner of Kaizen continuous improvement tools, she has contributed to quality-focused organizations by applying best practices that enhance operational efficiency.