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Melissa Garon, Shrm Cp, Cpcc [She/Her]
About Melissa Garon, Shrm Cp, Cpcc [She/Her]
Melissa Garon is a Senior People Development and Experience Partner at Sendbird, where she focuses on employee learning and development, as well as creating inclusive teams. She has extensive experience in human resources, having previously worked at Adobe, Marin Software, and MoPub, among others.
Current Role at Sendbird
Melissa Garon serves as the Senior People Development and Experience Partner (HRBP) at Sendbird since 2021. In this role, she focuses on enhancing employee learning and development, creating inclusive and diverse teams, and managing the company's external coaching relationship with BetterUp. She collaborates with various functions, including Customer Experience (CX), Revenue Operations, and Recruiting, to support both leaders and employees within the organization. Additionally, she designed, built, and implemented a leadership program aimed at fostering growth and development among staff.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Melissa Garon has extensive experience in human resources across several organizations. She worked at Adobe in various capacities, including Human Resources Generalist and Talent Development Partner, from 2013 to 2020. She also held a position as HR Business Partner (rotation) at Adobe for six months in 2016. Prior to her tenure at Adobe, she served as HR Manager at Marin Software from 2008 to 2012 and at MoPub for six months in 2012. Her early career included roles as an Administrative Assistant at BlackRock and as a Recruiting Coordinator at Capital Group | American Funds.
Educational Background
Melissa Garon studied at the University of California, Berkeley, where she earned a Certificate in Human Resource Management. She also holds a Bachelor’s Degree with a double major in Communication and Sociology from UC Santa Barbara. Her foundational education began at Lakeridge High School. This academic background supports her expertise in people development and human resources.
Focus on Learning and Development
In her current role at Sendbird, Melissa Garon emphasizes the importance of employee learning and development. She invests in initiatives that promote continuous growth and skill enhancement among employees. Her efforts include designing leadership programs and fostering an environment that values inclusive practices. This focus aligns with her broader goal of supporting diverse teams within the organization.