Jill Domanico
About Jill Domanico
Jill Domanico serves as the Chief People Officer at Submittable, bringing extensive experience in HR leadership, particularly in mergers and acquisitions. Her career includes significant roles at Microsoft, Google, and various start-ups, along with a focus on executive coaching and mentorship.
Current Role at Submittable
Jill Domanico serves as the Chief People Officer at Submittable, a position she has held since 2023. Based in Bellevue, Washington, she works in a hybrid capacity. In this role, she focuses on enhancing the company's people operations and fostering a positive workplace culture.
Previous Experience at Microsoft
Domanico has significant experience at Microsoft, where she held two key positions. From 2001 to 2005, she worked as a Senior M&A HR Manager, followed by her role as Director of HR Mergers & Acquisitions (Venture Integration) from 2008 to 2012. Her work in these roles contributed to the integration of various mergers and acquisitions within the organization.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Jill Domanico co-founded DOMANICO CELLARS LLC, where she worked from 2012 to 2015. In addition to her entrepreneurial efforts, she has collaborated with start-ups such as Foundry Brands, Nirvana, and iStart Ventures, as well as emerging companies like E78 Partners and Skytap, showcasing her versatility in the HR field.
Education and Professional Development
Domanico earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Principia College. She has pursued further education at the Hudson Institute of Coaching, where she has been studying since 2020 to achieve a Coaching Certification. This educational background supports her extensive experience in HR leadership.
Coaching and Mentorship Initiatives
Throughout her career, Domanico has engaged in executive search work and executive coaching. While at Bandwidth, she acted as an Interim Head of HR for various clients, providing fractional People Operations support. She has also developed and led coaching and mentorship programs aimed at aspiring People Operations leaders.