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Margaret Barnard has a strong background in operations and human resources, with experience in various organizations. Margaret currently works as the Senior Director of Operations at the Plant Based Foods Association, where they are responsible for overseeing the organization's operations. Prior to this role, they served as the Director of Operations & Administration at the same company.

In addition to their work at the Plant Based Foods Association, Margaret has served as a Board Member at LEAD for Farmed Animals since 2022. Margaret plays an active role in the organization's decision-making processes and contributes to its overall strategy.

Before joining the Plant Based Foods Association and LEAD for Farmed Animals, Margaret held the position of US Head of Operations at Compassion in World Farming (USA) from 2020 to 2021. In this role, they worked closely with the executive team and global operations team, overseeing HR and operations-related duties. Margaret also served as the key contact for the company's global finance team, ensuring compliance in the US.

Prior to their work in the animal welfare industry, Margaret gained experience in the HR field as a Human Resources Coordinator at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago. In this role, they coordinated various HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, and training, and also contributed to employee engagement initiatives.

Before their work in HR, Margaret served as a Volunteer Coordinator at Tree House Humane Society, where they managed and engaged over 150 volunteers. Margaret focused on building strong relationships with volunteers and collaborating with department heads to assess future volunteer needs.

Margaret's early career experience includes working at The Anti-Cruelty Society, where they started in an entry-level position and quickly progressed to the role of Shelter Manager. In this position, they managed a team of customer service and animal care staff, oversaw daily operations, and implemented training procedures to improve efficiency.

Overall, Margaret Barnard has a diverse background in operations, HR, and volunteer management, with a focus on creating collaborative and inclusive cultures within organizations.

Margaret Barnard, MA, SHRM-CP has a diverse education history. Between 2018 and 2020, they attended Adler University and received a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology. Prior to that, from 2004 to 2008, Margaret attended Illinois State University and obtained a Bachelor's degree in Music Business. Margaret began their academic career at Elgin Community College, where they completed their Associate's degree from 2002 to 2004.

In addition to their formal education, Margaret Barnard has also obtained professional certifications. Margaret completed the "Financial Success for Nonprofits" certification from eCornell in May 2022. Margaret is also a SHRM-Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), although specific details regarding the institution and date of certification are not provided.