Robin Sommerstein

Robin Sommerstein, PHR, SHRM-CP, is an accomplished HR consultant with extensive experience across various sectors including manufacturing, education, health, non-profit, and legal. Since May 2013, Robin has served as a consultant in Human Resources, providing expertise to diverse organizations. As a PRO BONO Human Resource Consultant and Account Director at Taproot Foundation, Robin has revised Employee Handbooks for nonprofits in California and Oregon. Previous roles include Human Resource Director at Stone Grzegorek & Gonzalez LLP and WISE & Healthy Aging, where Robin significantly improved employee engagement and established effective HR practices. Robin also served as Human Resource Director at Assistance League of Southern California, reducing turnover rates by 65%, and at Bet Tzedek Legal Services, where Robin developed a start-up HR department. Educational background includes studies in Human Resources and Fine Arts from institutions such as UCLA, Chapman University, North Shore Community College, and Boston Conservatory at Berklee.