Donna Phillips
About Donna Phillips
Donna Phillips is a Senior Leaves and Accommodations Specialist with extensive experience in human resources and employee benefits. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Information Systems and an MBA in Human Resources Management, and has worked at Loma Linda University Health since 2005 in various HR roles.
Work at Loma Linda University Health
Donna Phillips has held multiple positions at Loma Linda University Health since 2005. She began her career there as an HRM Assistant Sr. for three months. She then served as an HRM Benefits Specialist from 2005 to 2011, followed by a year as HRM Benefits Specialist - Lead from 2011 to 2012. Phillips transitioned to the role of Coordinator, Leaves & Accommodations for 11 months in 2012-2013. From 2013 to 2016, she worked as an Employee Relations Specialist. Since 2016, she has been serving as the Sr. Leaves and Accommodations Specialist, focusing on employee accommodations and leave management.
Education and Expertise
Donna Phillips earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Information Systems from the University of Phoenix, completing her studies from 1999 to 2003. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Human Resources Management from the same institution between 2004 and 2007. Additionally, she studied Emergency Medical Services at Panama City Junior College, achieving EMT-B certification from 1995 to 1997. Phillips also completed studies in Human Resources Management and Services at the University of California, Riverside, where she earned her Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification.
Training and Development Initiatives
In her current role, Donna Phillips develops and conducts training sessions for employees and leadership on the interactive disability accommodation process under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). This training aims to enhance understanding and compliance regarding disability accommodations within the workplace.
Collaboration and Reporting
Phillips collaborates with HR partners and Occupational Medicine to manage reasonable suspicion drug and/or alcohol testing and fitness for duty examinations. She also provides analytical reports and trend analysis for Executive Leadership, HR Partners, and other stakeholders, ensuring that data-driven insights inform decision-making processes.
Previous Experience at PADI
Before her tenure at Loma Linda University Health, Donna Phillips worked at PADI as an Educational and Risk Management Consultant from 1997 to 2005. In this role, she focused on educational initiatives and risk management strategies, contributing to the organization's operational effectiveness.