Josie Sotomayor (She/Her)
About Josie Sotomayor (She/Her)
Josie Sotomayor is the Director of People at Solv., with a background in human resources and people management across various companies. She has held significant roles at CircleUp, Rocket Fuel Inc., and Vera Security, and is passionate about fostering employee recognition and potential.
Current Role at Solv
Josie Sotomayor serves as the Director of People at Solv, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she focuses on fostering a workplace culture that emphasizes employee recognition and development. Her responsibilities include building programs that align with the company's growth objectives and enhancing employee engagement within the San Francisco Bay Area.
Previous Experience at CircleUp
Prior to her current role, Josie worked at CircleUp as the Vice President of People & Places from 2022 to 2023. She also held the position of Head of People at CircleUp from 2021 to 2022. In these roles, she contributed to the development of people-centric strategies and initiatives that supported the company's operational goals.
Background in Human Resources
Josie has extensive experience in human resources, having worked at various organizations including Vera Security as the Senior Director of HR from 2018 to 2021, and Rocket Fuel Inc. in multiple roles from 2012 to 2017. Her roles at Rocket Fuel included Recruiting Coordinator, Recruiting Operations Specialist, and Senior Program Manager for Human Resources Operations. This diverse background has equipped her with skills in recruitment, HR operations, and employee engagement.
Education and Academic Background
Josie Sotomayor earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology and Linguistics from Grinnell College. She completed her secondary education at Woodside High School. Her academic background has provided her with a strong foundation in understanding human behavior and communication, which she applies in her professional roles.
Professional Interests and Skills
Josie is passionate about recognizing employees as whole individuals and creating environments that enable them to reach their full potential. She acts as a strategic advisor to executive teams, focusing on problem-solving while balancing people and business objectives. Additionally, she is open to consulting opportunities in HR and operations, as well as advisory roles.