Professor at UCSD

UC San Diego Extension, San Diego, CA

Currently teaching classes for the HR Certificate program.


Janice Rougas

MBA, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

PRESIDENT/FOUNDER

Janice is a dedicated and results-driven HR Leader leveraging over 25 years of experience to guide and lead organizations in achieving their human resources related goals.

Over her career, she has provided strategic HR management at small to mid-sized companies in San Diego. Her diverse industry experience includes automotive, biotech, environmental services, and high-tech R&D. Janice has expertise in all aspects of HR including: Compliance, Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition, Compensation & Benefits, Performance Management, Risk Management, and Workers’ Compensation. She received both her Bachelor’s degree and her MBA from SDSU.


Education

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A), Human Resource Management

San Diego State University, San Diego, CA

Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration, Information Systems

San Diego State University, San Diego, CA


Certifications

SPHR, Certification Current

SHRM-SCP, Certification Current


Candi Freed

PHR

SENIOR HR CONSULTANT

Candi has 30+ years in various leadership positions in the Human Resources and Training field in large corporations and small nonprofits. Retired from full-time work, she now consults with clients on HR issues and leaves of absence, plus serves as a life coach to executives and others.


Education

B.S. in Psychology and M.A. in Organizational Behavior

San Diego State University, San Diego, CA

M.A. in Psychology

California School of Professional Psychology/Alliant University


Certifications

PHR, Certification Current