Jill Smerkers, our resident HR practitioner, specializes in scalable performance management, people development, and workforce training that leverage positive psychology to drive peak performance. Previously, Jill led Human Resources at Citizen Schools, enhancing staff engagement and performance through innovative HR operations and policies. Her work significantly boosted engagement metrics as measured by Gallup’s Q12 Survey.
Jill holds degrees in elementary and special education from Providence College and urban education policy from Brown University. She is certified by SHRM and HRCI, and her experience spans both HR and teaching, making her adept at promoting well-being and effectiveness in mission-driven organizations.
As our Senior Vice President and founding member of Positively Partners, Jill oversees our professional services teams including talent and recruitment services, organizational design and development, and the management of our relationships with our PositivelyHR outsourced clients. She lives in Washington, D.C. with her husband Pat, their children Joey and Annie, and their boxer Emma.
