Shamika S. Harris, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, CPC, ELI-MP

Architect neuro-informed coaching and consulting solutions that transform points of disruption into catalysts for confidence, clarity, and sustainable success. Partner strategically across a three-tiered ecosystem; equipping clients to reclaim agency and thrive, consulting organizations to build inclusive cultures, and strengthening support networks to advocate, set boundaries, and support lasting growth. • Design individualized neuro-informed strategies that reframe cognitive shifts, identity disruption, complexity, and adversity as foundations for measurable growth; building resilience, restoring identity, and equipping clients with decision-making clarity, energy management, and self-advocacy skills to lead from a place of strength. • Move organizations from awareness to action by designing and delivering workshops, structured frameworks, and leadership advisory sessions that transform how organizations engage, include, retain, and build lasting capacity for neurodiverse professionals. • Expand impact beyond the individual, advising families and support networks on advocacy, boundary setting, and collaborative growth planning to build strong, aligned ecosystems that drive lasting success.

Partnered with senior leaders to shape and execute people strategies that enhanced faculty engagement, strengthened talent development and retention, and advanced organizational effectiveness. • Positioned as a strategic advisor to academic leadership and a trusted thought partner for staff; driving faculty engagement, retention, and development through complex, multi-phase initiatives, including onboarding, orientation, mentoring, and professional development, while leading through complex issues, policy interpretation, and sensitive matters with sound judgment and discretion. • Led and developed staff through coaching, mentorship, and performance guidance; fostering employee growth, engagement, and operational excellence. • Advised senior leaders on high-risk, sensitive institutional matters such as Title IX, ADA accommodations, and non-discrimination matters; balancing compliance, equity commitments, and organizational impact. • Drove cross-functional collaboration with governance bodies and key departments to strengthen faculty affairs and guide school-wide decision-making, contributing to equity by participating as an appointed member of the Dean's Advisory Committee on Diversity and Inclusion (DACDI) and ex officio member of the Committee on the Advancement of Women Faculty (CAWF). • Led faculty communications and high-impact event strategy, directing cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders to design and deliver meaningful experiences and strategic messaging.

Served as a trusted advisor to academic and administrative leaders, advancing faculty affairs, talent management, and strategic organizational initiatives aligned with institutional priorities across twenty-five departments supporting more than thirteen hundred faculty members. • Partnered with leadership to oversee large-scale programs supporting more than thirteen hundred physicians across twenty-five departments, aligning operations, policy, and people strategy to ensure continuity, compliance, and institutional effectiveness. • Supervised and developed staff and project teams, strengthening operational execution, performance accountability, and cross-departmental alignment. • Directed full faculty lifecycle management across hiring, onboarding, promotion, tenure, and transition; building structured, efficient, and people-centered systems that supported faculty at every stage. • Advised leaders on complex policy interpretation, workforce planning, and organizational decisions, translating regulatory and academic requirements into practical solutions while strengthening mentoring, professional development, and engagement initiatives.

Supported the execution of faculty affairs initiatives within the Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Studies and Faculty Development by coordinating stakeholder engagement, facilitating cross-functional collaboration, and advancing operational priorities. • Managed faculty lifecycle operations across hiring, onboarding, promotion, tenure, reappointment, and separation processes, ensuring seamless execution and alignment with institutional priorities. • Partnered with academic leaders, departments, and administrative stakeholders to facilitate faculty actions, provide policy guidance, and support informed decision-making throughout the employee lifecycle. • Coordinated faculty onboarding, relocation, and transition initiatives, collaborating with internal partners and external vendors to enhance the faculty experience while maintaining fiscal accountability. • Maintained confidential faculty records, to ensure data integrity and compliance across enterprise systems, supporting reporting, governance activities, and operational decision-making. • Supported faculty governance and review processes through committee coordination, documentation management, stakeholder communication, and process improvements that enhanced operational effectiveness and service delivery.

Collaborated with library leadership and central Human Resources to support people initiatives, facilitate workforce processes, and advance organizational priorities through effective HR service delivery. • Partnered with leaders and stakeholders to support talent acquisition, workforce planning, employee relations, performance management, and HR initiatives. • Supported end-to-end employee lifecycle processes, including recruitment, onboarding, promotions, performance evaluations, contract renewals, personnel actions, and separations. • Maintained workforce data, personnel records, HR systems, and documentation to support data integrity, reporting, confidentiality, and regulatory compliance. • Coordinated training initiatives, stakeholder communications, and employee engagement activities that enhanced development opportunities and strengthened organizational effectiveness. • Streamlined workflows, standardized procedures, and resource coordination efforts, improving operational efficiency, service delivery, and process consistency.

Coordinated operations and program administration for six marine education programs, driving operational planning, stakeholder engagement, and process execution to support program effectiveness and growth. • Served as the primary liaison for educators, parents, community partners, and participants, coordinating communications, outreach, and engagement efforts that strengthened partnerships and enhanced program experiences. • Coordinated program operations for camps and educational initiatives, managing logistics, scheduling, event planning, resource allocation, and administrative activities to support successful program delivery. • Managed program registration systems, participant records, and reporting processes, including the implementation of an online registration platform that improved operational efficiency and user experience. • Supported fiscal and operational stewardship through payment processing, budget-related activities, documentation management, and recordkeeping, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and effective resource utilization.

Partnered with employees, leaders, and candidates to deliver HR operations and workforce support, facilitating onboarding, benefits administration, payroll coordination, compliance activities, and employee lifecycle transactions. • Served as a trusted HR resource to employees, candidates, and leaders, providing guidance on policies, benefits, payroll, and employment-related matters. • Supported employee lifecycle processes, including recruitment, onboarding, employment changes, and offboarding. • Coordinated pre-employment and compliance activities, including background screenings, employment verification, fingerprinting, and related documentation. • Managed HRIS transactions, personnel records, and workforce data audits, ensuring data integrity, accurate payroll and benefits administration, compliance, and operational effectiveness.

Led operational and customer service initiatives within a high-volume environment, aligning team performance, stakeholder engagement, and process improvements to drive service excellence and business results. • Led and developed a team of customer advocates within a high-volume call center environment, providing performance coaching, workflow oversight, and guidance to enhance service quality and team effectiveness. • Managed customer service operations and stakeholder relationships, resolving complex inquiries and partnering with managed service clients to ensure responsive service delivery and positive customer outcomes. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support product implementation, process improvement, and operational initiatives that strengthened service delivery, efficiency, and organizational effectiveness. • Designed and facilitated training initiatives while providing consultative support to internal partners, contributing to employee development, knowledge sharing, and business growth.