Elisha Van Deventer, PHR, is an experienced Organizational Development Specialist currently working for the City of Arlington since December 2019, where responsibilities include leading large-scale projects to ensure their successful implementation. Previously, Elisha held the role of Team Lead for the Strike Team at the Arlington Housing Authority, managing a team to address a backlog of housing applications. Prior experience also includes serving as an Organizational Development Specialist at EnLink Midstream and as a Talent Management Analyst with the University of North Texas System, focusing on training needs and reporting. Additional roles include Senior Human Resources Associate at Amazon Fulfillment and Human Resources Generalist at USA deView Inc. Elisha holds a Master's degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Angelo State University and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Texas Tech University.