Yolanda Winberg, PhD
About Yolanda Winberg, PhD
Yolanda Winberg, PhD, is the Vice President of Talent at Generate:Biomedicines, where she has worked since 2024. She holds a PhD in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Seattle Pacific University and has extensive experience in talent management and analytics across various organizations.
Current Role at Generate Biomedicines
Yolanda Winberg serves as Vice President, Talent at Generate Biomedicines since 2024. In this role, she focuses on talent acquisition and management strategies to enhance organizational effectiveness. Her experience in the field of talent management supports the company's objectives in building a strong workforce.
Previous Experience in Talent Management
Before her current position, Yolanda Winberg held various roles in talent management. She was Vice President, People and Culture at Generate:Biomedicines from 2022 to 2024. Prior to that, she worked at bluebird bio as Senior Director, Talent Management and Analytics from 2020 to 2021, and as Director, People and Culture from 2019 to 2020. Her background includes positions at ESPN, where she was involved in talent analytics and organizational development.
Education and Academic Background
Yolanda Winberg earned her Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Seattle Pacific University. She also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and Criminal Justice from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her work in talent management and organizational development.
Consulting and Teaching Experience
Yolanda Winberg has experience as a consultant in various capacities. She worked as a Consultant for Industrial/Organizational Psychology Practicums at Seattle Pacific University from 2008 to 2011 and as a Consultant for Talent Selection and Assessment at Ergometrics from 2011 to 2012. Additionally, she served as an Adjunct Professor at Seattle Pacific University from 2021 to 2022, contributing to the education of future professionals in her field.
Early Career and Community Engagement
Yolanda Winberg began her career as a Youth Employment Counselor at Briarpatch Youth Services, Inc. from 2007 to 2008. This role involved supporting youth in their employment endeavors, showcasing her commitment to community engagement and development. Her early experiences laid the groundwork for her later focus on organizational and talent development.