Laura Dimaria Phr, Shrm-Cp

Laura DiMaria, PHR, SHRM-CP, has a diverse work experience spanning over 18 years. Laura currently serves as the Senior Director of Human Resources at Horizons for Homeless Children, where they lead the development and delivery of human resource services for a non-profit organization. In this role, Laura oversees all HR functions and supports a team of four HR professionals. Laura also acts as an Executive Team member and business partner to the CEO and leadership team.

Prior to joining Horizons for Homeless Children, Laura worked as the Director of Human Resources at the same organization. Laura played a crucial role in guiding all HR functions and supporting the HR team. Laura also served as the Human Resources and Operations Manager at the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center, where they led the development and delivery of HR services and provided leadership support to directors and managers. During their time there, Laura drove significant organizational growth and improved diversity and retention rates.

Additionally, Laura has experience working as an Office Coordinator at Richards Barry Joyce & Partners, where they improved and maintained the office environment and managed daily property listing broadcasts. Laura also worked as a Medical Advocate & Counselor at the North Shore Rape Crisis Center, where they served as a point-of-contact for hospital emergencies and delivered trainings on trauma-informed services.

Laura began their career as an Office Coordinator at Thermo King Northeast, where they handled administrative tasks. Laura also had a temporary role as a Business Support Contractor at Charles River Ventures.

Overall, Laura DiMaria's work experience showcases their expertise in human resources, organizational development, and leadership support. Laura has a proven track record of driving growth, improving diversity, and implementing effective HR strategies.

Laura DiMaria, PHR, SHRM-CP, has a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Salem State University, which was completed in 2007. In 2014, they completed the BHCC SHRM S/PHR Prep Course to further their professional development in the field of Human Resources. In 2015, Laura obtained the Professional in Human Resources (PHR®) certification from the HR Certification Institute - HRCI, as well as the Society for Human Resource Management - Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) certification from SHRM.