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What is FMLA? What is the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA)? How can employers support parents, especially birthing mothers, before and after welcoming a baby into their family? Two talented HR pros and mothers, Kristina Peterson and Mickelle Anderson weigh in with personal experience and professional advice.
Kristina Peterson is a Regional Vice President at Nexeo HR, a dynamic, full service recruiting and staffing solutions firm. She originally opened the Logan, Utah branch in 2012, where she currently leads operations.
Prior to working at Nexeo, Kristina held the role of National & International Account Rep and Marketing Coordinator for JJ Cole Collections, a boutique juvenile products brand. Kristina received her Bachelor’s degree from the Jon M Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University in 2011 and continues to cheer on the Aggies to this day. She is so happy to be living and raising her family in Cache Valley, Utah surrounded by friends and family.
Follow Kristina on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-peterson-b1960021
Mickelle Anderson is a human resources professional at Space Dynamics Laboratory, a non-profit government contractor owned by Utah State University that builds satellites, sensors and more.
Mickelle received both her undergraduate and graduate degrees in human resource management from Utah State University and a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification from the Human Resource Certification Institute. With over a decade of experience in talent acquisition, compliance, and compensation, she has conducted hundreds of interviews, has updated and written numerous company wide policies and procedures, and has presented classes on various HR topics. Outside the office, she enjoys lifting weights, reading, music, eating Mexican food, and spending time with her husband and three kids.
Follow Mickelle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mickelle-anderson-mshr-phr-04901a9b
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🔔Crista Vance: https://www.linkedin.com/in/crista-vance/