Webinar: Women in Leadership

Gabriella Bommer is the Human Resources Director for the City of Arvada, which is the 7th largest city in Colorado.  She has a bachelor's degree in Psychology and multiple HR certifications, including her IPMA-HR SCP and SHRM-SCP. Gabriella has been working in the field of Human Resources for over 25 years and has held strategic and operational leadership roles in both the private and public sector.  She is a life-long learner who enjoys helping others grow and reach their best potential.  Gabriella has a passion for public service and her goal is to make local government a cool place to work for the next generation.   When she is not working, she can usually be found traveling with her family, which includes her husband, her daughter and her two fur-babies.  

Sheila Esparza is a Human Resources Officer with the Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA) where she serves the Agency in Training and Development, Performance Management, and Employee Engagement focused on providing a positive and fulfilling employee experience for the Agency. Before joining IEUA, she served as a Human Resources Analyst with the Port of Long Beach where she provided service in Talent Acquisition, Training and Development, Performance Management, and Succession Planning. She holds a Master's in Industrial Organizational Psychology from California State University, Long Beach. She currently serves as President of the Southern California Chapter. 

Experienced Leader in the Human Resource Field, with a demonstrated ability in Strategic Planning at the Executive Level. A champion in government administration to include Employee Relations, and structured Compensation Planning. Skilled in Labor Relations, Benefits Administration, Team Building, Public Speaking, and Performance Management.

Kisha McDonald is a seasoned human resources leader with over 25 years of experience in both the public and private sectors. She has held key leadership roles, including HR Manager, Regional HR Manager and Director of Human Resources, where she has successfully guided organizations through strategic HR initiatives, talent management, and policy development. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and a Master’s degree in Organizational Development, along with a PHR certification. With a deep understanding of organizational dynamics and workforce management, Kisha is dedicated to fostering inclusive, high-performing workplaces that support both business objectives and employee success.