Leigh Ann Gawel
About Leigh Ann Gawel
Leigh Ann Gawel serves as the Director of People Operations at Trella Health, bringing extensive experience in human resources and talent acquisition from previous roles at Medecision, Trion Group, and TEKsystems.
Current Role at Trella Health
Leigh Ann Gawel serves as the Director of People Operations at Trella Health. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the organization for three years. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing various aspects of human resources, including employee engagement and organizational development.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Leigh Ann Gawel has extensive experience in human resources, having worked in various roles prior to her current position. She was a People Business Partner at Medecision from 2018 to 2020 and served as a People Resources Manager and Senior People Resources Business Partner at the same company from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, she worked as a Recruiting Manager at Trion Group from 2014 to 2015 and as an HR Coordinator at Drug Plastics and Glass Co., Inc. from 2011 to 2012.
Educational Background
Leigh Ann Gawel studied at Penn State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Relations with a minor in Psychology. Her studies took place in the College of Communications from 2005 to 2008, providing her with a solid foundation in communication and psychological principles relevant to her career in human resources.
Professional Strengths and Assessments
Leigh Ann Gawel's professional strengths are highlighted by her results in various personality assessments. She is identified as 'The Campaigner' in the MBTI® personality assessment, indicating a preference for ENFP traits. The StrengthsFinder® assessment identifies her strengths as Includer, Woo, Communication, Futuristic, and Positivity. Additionally, she is recognized as 'The Helping Inspirer' in the Insights Discovery® assessment.
Community Involvement and Initiatives
Leigh Ann Gawel actively supports and participates in community organizations such as Project Sweet Peas, March of Dimes, and Cradles-to-Crayons. Her involvement reflects her commitment to social responsibility and community engagement, aligning with her professional focus on employee development and organizational success.