Sheri Martinez

About Sheri Martinez

I am a mission-driven HR executive with more than a decade of experience in human resources, including over seven years in progressive leadership roles within the nonprofit sector. I’ve defined my career by aligning workforce strategy, regulatory integrity, and organizational culture to advance mission outcomes and operational sustainability.I currently serve as Vice President of Human Resources at Progressive Directions Inc, where I lead initiatives focused on inclusive hiring, staff retention, leadership development, and regulatory excellence. My work directly supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities by ensuring the organization’s people practices are strong and mission-aligned.My executive strengths include workforce development, employee relations, compliance, compensation strategy, and the development of scalable HR systems that bring structure, consistency, and accountability. I value traditional HR fundamentals, clear policies, sound documentation, and disciplined execution, while remaining forward-thinking and data-driven in how organizations support and develop their people.I welcome connections with leaders and recruiters interested in strategic HR leadership, workforce sustainability, and building strong, compliant, and enduring organizations. Let’s connect.

Experience

1. Vice President Human Resources

   Progressive Directions Inc

   Mar 2023 — Present · TN, US

Education

• Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee

  Master of Science - MS, Management & Human Resources

• Shiloh High School

  High School Diploma

• Southern New Hampshire University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Human Resources Management