Sarah Willits
About Sarah Willits
Sarah Willits serves as the Director of HR Operations at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, a position she has held since 2018. She has extensive experience in human resources and business operations, having worked at various organizations including Sandia National Laboratories and Pacific Gas and Electric Company.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Sarah Willits has served as the Director of HR Operations at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2018. In this role, she oversees various human resources functions and initiatives, contributing to the laboratory's operational efficiency. Her tenure at the laboratory spans six years, during which she has utilized her extensive background in HR and business operations to enhance workforce management and employee engagement.
Education and Expertise
Sarah Willits earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Santa Clara University, where she studied from 2005 to 2008. Prior to that, she completed her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration at CSU Stanislaus from 1998 to 2002. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in business principles, which she applies in her HR operations and management roles.
Background in Sandia National Laboratories
Before her current position, Sarah Willits worked at Sandia National Laboratories for several years in various capacities. She served as a Business Operations Manager in the Broader National Security division from 2014 to 2018. Prior to that, she held roles as a Principal Business Analyst from 2012 to 2014 and as an HR Generalist from 2004 to 2007. Additionally, she worked as a Senior Business Analyst from 2007 to 2010, gaining extensive experience in both HR and business operations.
Previous Experience at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Sarah Willits began her career at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where she worked as an HR Associate from 2002 to 2004. This early experience in HR laid the groundwork for her future roles in human resources and operations. Her familiarity with the laboratory's environment and culture has informed her leadership approach in her current position.
Experience at Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Sarah Willits also worked at Pacific Gas and Electric Company as a Business Planner from 2011 to 2012. This role contributed to her diverse experience in business operations and planning, further enhancing her skill set in strategic management and operational efficiency.