Patty Striniste, Phr, Shrm Scp
About Patty Striniste, Phr, Shrm Scp
Patty Striniste serves as the Director of People & Culture at Redwood Empire Food Bank, bringing over 20 years of experience in human resources across various sectors. She specializes in talent management, employee relations, and HR strategy, and is committed to community service.
Work at Redwood Empire Food Bank
Patty Striniste serves as the Director of People & Culture at Redwood Empire Food Bank, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on enhancing the organization's human resources strategies and fostering a positive workplace culture. Her responsibilities include talent management, succession planning, and team development, which are essential for supporting the food bank's mission of hunger relief in the community.
Education and Expertise
Patty Striniste earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Sonoma State University, where she studied from 1997 to 1999. She possesses over eight years of experience in human resources, specializing in areas such as full-cycle recruiting, leadership coaching, and HR strategy and planning. Her expertise extends to analyzing HR data, consulting on employee relations, and understanding employment and regulatory law.
Background
A native of Sonoma County, Patty Striniste has worked in the human resources field for over 20 years, primarily in the for-profit sector. Her career includes positions at notable organizations such as State Farm Insurance, Lucasfilm, and Francis Ford Coppola Winery. She has developed skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, and performance management throughout her diverse career.
Professional Experience
Patty Striniste has held various roles in human resources across multiple organizations. She worked at State Farm Insurance in different capacities from 2000 to 2016, accumulating 16 years of experience. She also served as a Senior People Operations Representative at Francis Ford Coppola Winery from 2016 to 2019 and as a Senior Human Resources Manager at Foley Family Wines from 2019 to 2022. Additionally, she briefly worked at Lagunitas Brewing Company and the County of Sonoma Human Resources.
Community Involvement
Patty Striniste finds fulfillment in giving back to the community. She considers it an honor to work as a Hunger Relief Worker, using her experience and skills to support neighbors in need. Her commitment to community service aligns with her role at Redwood Empire Food Bank, where she contributes to efforts aimed at alleviating hunger.