Margot has worked in the field of Human Resources for 20+ years in the medical device and software development industries, and for the past eight years in the non-profit sector as the HR Director for the Santa Barbara Museum of Art. Her responsibilities as a member of the Executive Office include partnering with creative leadership and connecting to an inspirational and dedicated Museum staff, through the many human resources generalist roles inclusive of: employment practices and policy design; recruiting and employee relations; benefits and compensation administration; compliance and training management, and so much more. Margot received her Bachelor of Arts with a major in Psychology and a minor in Business from Antioch University in 1993, and received the Certificate in Human Resources Management from UCSB in 1996. Her experience has been enhanced exponentially by a commitment to professional development and as a Lifetime Member of the Santa Barbara Human Resource Association, a 60 year chapter of SHRM. Margot has served as President of SBHRA from 2010 to 2012, having entered the Board through a leadership role in Professional Development starting in 2009. With a great love of Santa Barbara and all of it's magic, it is the time spent with friends enjoying laughter and inspiration that spark her interest in living happy and living well.