Jessica Yi Penfold, MBA
About Jessica Yi Penfold, MBA
Jessica Yi Penfold is a Senior Manager and HR Business Partner at Inspire in Atlanta, Georgia, with extensive experience in human resources across various sectors. She holds an MBA from the University of Georgia and has a background in policy development, employee relations, and organizational effectiveness.
Work at Inspire
Jessica Yi Penfold currently serves as the Senior Manager, HR Business Partner at Inspire, a position she has held since 2024. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, she works in a hybrid capacity. In her role, she provides coaching to organizational leaders, facilitating the achievement of business goals. Her experience in human resources spans various industries, allowing her to apply her expertise effectively in her current position.
Previous Employment History
Before joining Inspire, Jessica held several positions in human resources. She worked at GE Digital as a Human Resources Specialist from 2018 to 2019. Following this, she spent two years at Cox Communications as a Senior HR Generalist from 2019 to 2021. She continued at Cox Communications as a Human Resources Business Partner from 2021 until 2024. Earlier in her career, she gained experience as a Paralegal at Mendes & Mount LLP and as a Human Resources Generalist at RadicalMedia LLC.
Education and Expertise
Jessica earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Hunter College, completing her studies from 2007 to 2011. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Georgia - Terry College of Business between 2019 and 2021. Her expertise includes policy development and implementation, enhancing employee relations, and improving organizational effectiveness.
Background
Jessica's early education includes attending Newport High School for 11 months in 2007 and New Albany High School from 2003 to 2006. She began her professional career as a Research Assistant at New York University from 2011 to 2012 and later worked as a Legal Administrative Assistant at the New York Asian Women's Center from 2012 to 2014. Her diverse background spans various sectors, including media, legal, and non-profit.
Achievements in Human Resources
Throughout her career, Jessica has contributed to the development and implementation of HR programs that support organizational growth. Her work has impacted multiple sectors, including media, legal, and non-profit organizations. She has a proven track record of coaching leaders and enhancing employee relations, which are critical components of effective human resource management.