Sarah Shepherd, Sphr, Phr, Ph Rca, Shrm Cp
About Sarah Shepherd, Sphr, Phr, Ph Rca, Shrm Cp
Sarah Shepherd is a Senior Director of People Operations at Privia Health, where she advocates for employee empowerment and engagement. With a diverse background in human resources, she emphasizes workforce development and education throughout her career.
Current Role at Privia Health
Sarah Shepherd serves as the Senior Director of People Operations at Privia Health, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she focuses on enhancing employee engagement and empowerment, aligning with her HR philosophy. Her responsibilities include overseeing various HR functions and implementing strategies that support workforce development.
Previous Experience in People Operations
Prior to her current role, Sarah Shepherd worked at Privia Health in several capacities, including Associate Director of People Operations from 2019 to 2021 and Director of People Operations from 2021 to 2024. She also led the Women in Leadership Employee Resource Group from 2023 to 2024. Her previous experience includes roles at Endgame as People Operations Manager and HR Manager, as well as positions at Social Tables and Helios HR.
Education and Qualifications
Sarah Shepherd earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Christopher Newport University, where she studied from 2005 to 2009. She holds multiple HR certifications, including SPHR, PHR, PH RCA, and SHRM CP, which reflect her commitment to professional development in human resources.
Background in Human Resources
Sarah Shepherd has a diverse background in human resources, with experience in compliance, benefits, and employee engagement. She began her HR career as a Human Resources Assistant at the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation in 2009. Over the years, she has held various roles, including Benefits Analyst at Intelsat Corporation and Associate HR Business Partner at Helios HR.
Advocacy for Employee Development
Sarah Shepherd is an advocate for employee empowerment and engagement, which she considers essential to her HR philosophy. She is passionate about educating her workforce and helping employees grow, often noting the moment when individuals realize their potential. Her approach focuses on positive workforce development rather than adhering to traditional HR stereotypes.