Melisa Yatman
People @ Pacific Fusion | ex- Afterpay | ex- Square (Block)
- Role
- Senior HR Business Partner at Pacific Fusion
- Location
- San Francisco, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Melisa Yatman
As a dynamic HR leader with over a decade of experience in high-growth tech companies, I specialize in building people programs and cultures that drive business success. Partnering closely with leadership up to the C-suite, I have helped scale growing organizations by up to 4x within a few years, enhancing operations, expanding headcount, and broadening regional support, while building a culture of performance and enablement for people to do great work. I excel in driving transformation and implementing people strategies that align with business goals in a thoughtful, data driven, and empathetic way. My passion lies in optimizing operational efficiency, enhancing employee experience, and creating workplaces where both individuals and organizations thrive.Committed to continuous learning and staying ahead of industry trends, I bring a blend of analytical insight and creative problem-solving to every challenge. Having worked as a people partner and leader across five global companies, I’ve gained a deep understanding of how to navigate diverse workforces and evolving businesses.Outside of work, I’m an avid traveler who finds inspiration in exploring different cultures, which has been an experience that has enriched my ability to connect with and support teams worldwide.
Experience
Senior HR Business Partner
Mar 2025 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US
We are rapidly designing and building a pulsed magnetic fusion system to achieve net facility gain (more fusion energy output than stored energy input). In parallel, we are developing the key components required to build affordable fusion systems.We have raised over $900M so far, resourcing us to deliver on these plans. We are bringing together the best scientists, engineers, and operators from the fusion community, hard tech industry, and other sectors. We are united by a shared sense of urgency to provide clean power for the world.
Education
Chapman University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology
2007
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