Pamela D.
About Pamela D.
Pamela D. is the Director of Learning & People Experience at Merit America, where she has worked since 2023. She holds a Master of Public Administration from NYU and has extensive experience in human resources and people operations across various organizations.
Work at Merit America
Pamela D. currently serves as the Director of Learning & People Experience at Merit America, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on enhancing the learning and development initiatives within the organization. Prior to this, she worked as the Director of People Initiatives at Merit America from 2022 to 2023, where she contributed to various people-focused projects.
Education and Expertise
Pamela D. holds a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from NYU Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, specializing in Public & Nonprofit Management & Policy. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Wheaton College (MA), where she was recognized as a Posse Scholar. Additionally, she is a certified professional coach through the Academy of Creative Coaching and holds a Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) certification.
Background
Pamela D. has a diverse professional background that includes significant roles in educational and nonprofit sectors. She worked at the NYC Department of Education as Director of Strategy & People Operations from 2018 to 2021 and as a Project Management Consultant from 2017 to 2018. Her experience also includes serving as Program Director at Coro New York Leadership Center from 2013 to 2016 and as Program & Development Associate at Community Resource Exchange from 2010 to 2013.
Achievements
In her role at the NYC Department of Education’s Office of Policy & Evaluation, Pamela D. served as a strategy advisor and people leader. She focused on change management initiatives that addressed cross-functional people, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and governance. Her contributions in these areas have been integral to the development of effective strategies within the organization.