Lita Unruh
About Lita Unruh
Lita Unruh is a Senior Human Resources Manager at RAPT Therapeutics in South San Francisco, California, with extensive experience in HR management and strategic coaching. She has previously held HR roles at Seagate Technology, Sun Microsystems, and other organizations, and holds a BA in Communication Studies/Sociology from UC Santa Barbara.
Current Role at RAPT Therapeutics
Lita Unruh serves as the Senior Human Resources Manager at RAPT Therapeutics, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing various HR functions, including strategic coaching and learning and development initiatives. Based in South San Francisco, California, she contributes to the company's mission by fostering a supportive and effective work environment.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Lita Unruh has a diverse background in human resources, having worked in various capacities across multiple organizations. She was an HR Manager at Sun Microsystems from 2000 to 2005 and later served as an HR Business Partner at Seagate Technology from 2008 to 2009. Additionally, she held the position of HR Director at WorkMetro from 2006 to 2007 and worked as a Human Resources Business Partner at All Covered from 2010 to 2011. Most recently, she was a Senior People Business Partner at Christine Mathews Consulting, Inc. from 2020 to 2021.
Education and Academic Background
Lita Unruh earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies and Sociology from the University of California, Santa Barbara. She also completed her high school education at Arcadia High School, where she received a diploma in College/University Preparatory studies. Her educational background supports her expertise in human resources and organizational communication.
Expertise in Human Resources
Lita Unruh possesses extensive experience in managing strategic coaching and learning and development initiatives. She is well-versed in labor law and all functional areas of human resources. Her skills include conducting investigations and facilitating employee communications, which are critical for maintaining a positive workplace culture. She has a strong passion for partnering, coaching, and mentoring across all organizational levels.