L. T. Latonya Myers

About L. T. Latonya Myers

I bring more than 15 years of strategic HR and business operations leadership to every organization I serve, grounded in deep people‑operations expertise and strengthened by the business acumen of an MBA. My career has been defined by building high‑value partnerships, aligning HR strategy with organizational goals, and delivering the kind of execution that drives sustainable growth, operational excellence, and meaningful employee engagement. I have spent several decades influencing and advising executive teams, shaping cultures, and leading people‑centered strategies that elevate performance and strengthen organizational resilience. My experience spans talent acquisition, legal and compliance strategy, organizational development, and nonprofit board governance—giving me a uniquely comprehensive perspective on how people, systems, and strategy intersect. I specialize in fostering strong cross‑functional partnerships, enhancing job satisfaction, contributing to revenue‑aligned outcomes, and guiding organizations through complex change. My mission is to create equitable systems, strengthen communication, and solve the toughest HR challenges with clarity, innovation, and a deep commitment to organizational success. At my core, I am a strategic partner and a catalyst for progress—dedicated to building workplaces where people thrive, leaders excel, and organizations reach their highest potential.

Experience

1. Director, Talent Management & Hrbps

   Kent State University

   Mar 2024 — Present

Education

• Kent State University

  MBA, Business Administration

  1996 — 2000

• Kent State University

  BBA, Human Resource Management

  1989 — 1995

• Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University

  Business Administration and Management, General

  1999 — 1999

Skills

• Employee Handbooks
• Employee Surveys
• Change Management
• Management Development
• Onboarding
• Leadership Development
• New Hire Orientations
• HR Transformation
• Employment Law
• Strategic HR
• Labor Relations
• Employment-Based Immigration
• Union Avoidance
• Compensation Structures
• Healthcare Management
• Business Strategy
• Benefits Administration
• Succession Planning
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• HR Consulting
• Eeo/Aa Compliance
• Employment Discrimination
• HR Policies
• Community Outreach
• Team Building
• Board of Directors Presentations
• Talent Management
• Conflict Resolution
• Culture
• Employee Engagement
• Preparation of Business Cases
• Benefits Negotiation
• Recruiting
• Strategic Communications
• Employee Learning & Development
• Performance Management
• Union Grievances
• Eeo Investigations
• Reporting & Analysis
• Consultation Skills