Meet Ribka
PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW
With an engineering background, degree in English, and an MBA, Ribka offers a unique combination of analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills along with strong business acumen and an employee-centric mindset. Additionally, she has worked with organizations varying from 10 to 100,000 employees. Her large network of HR and C-Suite professionals also provides ample resources for benchmarking with real-time data and feedback across sectors. Ribka has a proven track record of delivering results, mitigating risks, and enabling growth with a focus on equity, simplicity, and sustainability.
Key Qualifications:
- 25+ years in Human Resources Leadership
- MBA - University of Michigan Ross School of Business
- Certified Sr. Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)
- MENSA International Member
- Six Sigma Greenbelt Certifications (earned at General Motors, Honeywell, Quest Diagnostics)
Board Advisory Experience:
- Board Recruitment and Succession
- Organizational Design
- Board and Executive Compensation
- Audit and Governance
Board Leadership & Service:
- Vice-President, EmpowHer Institute. EmpowHer is a Los Angeles-based non-profit supporting girls in marginalized communities. In this role, she led the succession committee in recruiting, selecting and onboarding the organization's first Executive Director upon the Founder's retirement.
- Vice-President, University of Michigan Alumni Association - Ross School of Business - Women in Business. As a founding board member, she led the design and implementation of the organization's inaugural Mentorship Program for Ross alumnae.
- Board Member, Girls on the Run-LA. GOTR is a national non-profit organization focused on programming that strengthens girls’ social, emotional, physical and behavioral skills to successfully navigate life experiences.
PERSONAL HIGHLIGHTS
Immigrating to the US with her parents and two siblings to escape religious persecution and discrimination, Ribka grew up in rural west Michigan. Her parents worked hard to create a life for their children. Ribka's father worked at a fast-food restaurant, while her mother took classes to become a teacher. With an unwavering focus on education, her parents encouraged all three children to go to college. After completing two bachelor’s degrees concurrently, Ribka began her professional career as an engineer, but identified her passion for organizational effectiveness early in her career. She completed her MBA to facilitate a transition to human resources. These experiences have shaped Ribka's values, beliefs, work-ethic, and approach in her professional and personal life.
Now with more than 25+ years of human resources experience in a variety of industries, including non-profit, healthcare, e-commerce, and entertainment, Ribka is an experienced people-centric leader. She has led teams in large and small organizations with oversight of all Human Resources functions. Her HR leadership experience includes organizations such as Honeywell, Quest Diagnostics, and The California Endowment.
The transition to consulting has enabled Ribka to broaden her impact and work with a variety of clients to address their unique organizational needs. In addition, she enjoys the opportunity to provide strategic, executive-level HR support to clients that may not have the ability to hire a full-time CHRO.
For a summary of Ribka's professional work history, please visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ribkafox/