Houda Samaha
About Houda Samaha
Houda Samaha serves as the Director of Human Resources at Organogenesis, Inc., a position she has held since 2005. With a strong background in psychology, sociology, and social work from Boston University, she previously founded and led Innovation Management for 17 years.
Work at Organogenesis
Houda Samaha has served as the Director of Human Resources at Organogenesis, Inc. since 2005. In this role, she has focused on enhancing organizational efficiency and employee engagement. She has chaired the Operating Group, addressing tactical and operational issues, streamlining processes, and overseeing resource allocation and budget preparation. Under her leadership, the company doubled its headcount from 125 to 320 within three years, reflecting significant growth and expansion.
Education and Expertise
Houda Samaha holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology and a Master of Science in Social Work from Boston University. She also studied Marketing Planning at Columbia University and Strategic Planning at The Wharton School. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her work in human resources and organizational development, enabling her to implement effective strategies in talent management and employee engagement.
Background
Prior to her role at Organogenesis, Houda Samaha founded and served as Principal at Innovation Management from 1988 to 2005. This experience equipped her with extensive knowledge in business operations and compliance. She has also studied at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, further broadening her expertise in management and strategic planning.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Houda Samaha has led several initiatives that have significantly impacted Organogenesis. She introduced a communication strategy that improved cross-functional collaboration by 50% and spearheaded an organization-wide needs analysis that enhanced communication and established a performance-based reward structure. Additionally, she secured a $48,000 Workforce Training Fund grant, enabling one-third of employees to participate in training programs.
Leadership Initiatives
Houda Samaha has implemented various leadership initiatives at Organogenesis, including the introduction of Sarbanes-Oxley and IPO-readiness initiatives. She built and directed a strategic planning process that created a five-year roadmap with annual milestones, optimizing the transition from research and development to commercialization. Her efforts in developing a talent management process have improved employee retention and attracted top talent to the organization.