Why I Choose to Work at Academic Innovation

I work at the Center for Academic Innovation because I am passionate about staff development and a culture of continuous learning. I believe in our mission to expand learning opportunities within the University of Michigan and in the world through innovation and collaboration.

Current Roles/Previous Experience

Ana leads human resources operations and organizational development initiatives. She works collaboratively with the Center’s Operations team and other University of Michigan central units to ensure compliance with key university human resources policies and procedures. In addition, Ana partners with the U-M Organizational Learning colleagues in staff development projects and diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. She is passionate about developing others by using a strengths-based approach and works closely with the Academic Innovation team to create career development opportunities and professional growth.

Prior to Ana’s role at Academic Innovation, she held positions in various areas at the University Michigan including Student Affairs, the Stephen M. Ross School of Business and the Center for Health and Research Transformation in Michigan Medicine where she managed all HR operations, employee engagement and staff development functions.

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Staff development and career coaching
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives
Process management and improvement
Running
Coffee