Heather Ferguson

Talent // Recruiting // Community // IDEO Alumni

Role: People Operations Director at New Jersey Innovation Authority
Location: Philadelphia, PA, US
LinkedIn followers: 500 followers

About Heather Ferguson

As a professional, I am an energetic recruiter experienced in mission-driven recruiting, high volume and difficult-to-fill niche roles, and contingent workforce development and management. Industry experience includes public sector (NJ State Office of Innovation), non-profits (Safe Passage Project, Project Basta), executive search (Koya Partners) consulting companies (Formidable, Neimand Collaborative, TSMA Consulting) and design firms (IDEO).In my personal life, I am a mother of two girls. I love to be outside hiking, running, or gardening. I am passionate about social justice and equity.

Experience

People Operations Director
New Jersey Innovation Authority
Jan 2024 — Present · NJ, US
Our mission is to improve the lives of New Jerseyans by solving public problems differently. We apply data science and public engagement to understand problems, and use modern digital technologies combined with strategic policies to develop solutions that improve services for the public. Our team is made up of dedicated and energetic individuals with experience in government, business, civic tech, policy, and engagement. We are passionate about transforming the way government operates, and we support State agencies in innovating and improving the lives of all New Jerseyans.

Education

Regent University
Master of Arts, International Politics
2005 — 2007
Bethany Global University
Bachelor of Arts, Cross Cultural Studies
2001 — 2005

Skills

Nonprofits
Creative Direction
Public Speaking
Grant Management
Human Resources
Research
Strategy
Administration
Event Management
Program Development
Fundraising
Non-Profits
Recruiting
Community Outreach
Recruitment/Retention
Customer Service
Office Administration
Communication
Event Planning
Program Management
Social Media

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Current company

New Jersey Innovation Authority

Government Administration · 72 employees · Founded 2018 · Newark, New Jersey, United States

We\'re creating a more innovative state for the people of New Jersey. The Office of Innovation works collaboratively with government, academic, non-profit, and private sector institutions to drive innovation in the Garden State\'s economy and improve the design and delivery of policies and services to the state\'s residents, businesses, and institutions. We deploy cross-functional teams with data, design, engineering, policy, product, and strategy expertise to solve pressing public interest challenges. By leveraging human-centered design, agile methodologies, iterative policymaking, and data-driven practices, we place the user at the center of our work and rapidly create solutions that we can test and iterate upon. Since our creation, we have engaged in a variety of projects, including: Responding to emerging and urgent needs, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, by deploying modern digital services and expanding the use and availability of data Improving the delivery of benefits and services, including Unemployment Insurance and SNAP Creating tools to enable the public to participate in open policy making Making modern career services and digital tools available to support job seekers in identifying, preparing for, and obtaining family-sustaining jobs Improving the way entrepreneurs and business owners start, operate, and grow their businesses in the state Exploring policy innovations on issue areas such as economic development, technology governance, open data, open governance, autonomous vehicles, broadband, workforce development and more Current job openings: innovation.nj.gov/join/

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About Heather Ferguson

Experience

People Operations Director

Education

Regent University

Bethany Global University

Skills

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