Dena Truelove, MBA, Pmp
About Dena Truelove, MBA, Pmp
Dena Truelove, MBA, PMP, serves as the Vice President of Human Resources at Inari Medical in Irvine, California, where she has worked since 2022. She has extensive experience in human resources leadership roles across various companies, including Edwards Lifesciences and Stryker, and holds a Master's degree in Business Administration with a focus on Human Resources Management.
Work at Inari Medical
Dena Truelove has served as Vice President of Human Resources at Inari Medical since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing human resources functions and initiatives within the organization. Her tenure at Inari Medical is marked by a focus on enhancing employee performance and aligning HR strategies with business objectives. The company is located in Irvine, California, where she continues to contribute to its growth and success.
Previous Experience at Edwards Lifesciences
Before joining Inari Medical, Dena Truelove held multiple roles at Edwards Lifesciences. She served as Vice President and Head of Human Resources for Advanced Technology and Law for seven months in 2022. Prior to that, she was the Senior Director in the same department for six months. Additionally, she worked as Director of Human Resources for Advanced Technology and TMTT Finance from 2019 to 2021. Her experience at Edwards Lifesciences involved implementing strategic HR initiatives to support business goals.
Career Background in Human Resources
Dena Truelove has a diverse background in human resources across various organizations. She worked at Stryker as Director of Human Resources from 2013 to 2019, where she contributed to HR strategies in the Kalamazoo, Michigan area. Earlier in her career, she served as a Senior Training Consultant at Aimia Inc for four months in 2012. Her extensive experience in human resources has equipped her with skills in organizational design, coaching, and project management.
Education and Expertise
Dena Truelove holds a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Human Resources Management from the University of Phoenix, which she completed between 2007 and 2010. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in Psychology and Sociology from Western Michigan University from 1989 to 1993. Her educational background supports her expertise in human resources, organizational development, and employee performance management.
Achievements in Human Resources
Throughout her career, Dena Truelove has implemented global strategic business initiatives that have improved employee performance and helped achieve financial targets. She has applied her organizational design and coaching expertise to foster a culture focused on talent development and accountability. Her ability to deliver value in matrix organizations has been enhanced by her project management and business acumen skills.