Patricia Slaven, Training Specialist

Patricia joined the JPIA in May of 2008 as the organization’s Training Specialist and was recently promoted to the position of Training Manager. She is tasked with overseeing all aspects of JPIA’s training efforts including classroom training, webinars, conferences, and the Lending Library – all important benefits offered to JPIA members at no additional cost. Patricia will look to bring new and innovative training ideas and methods to the association for the benefit of its members. She has introduced workbooks to supplement the learning experience and has implemented effective presentation methods from delivery of content to the design of PowerPoint slides. Patricia will look to expand the online training options to supplement the very successful introduction of webinars which occurred in 2010. Patricia travels all over the state to deliver needed classes and has helped managers and supervisors develop their skills as leaders and mentors. Patricia obtained her Bachelor's degree from the University of Redlands, her Master's in Business Administration from California State University, Sacramento, holds the designation of Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) from the Society for Human Resources Management, and is a certified a Synchronous Trainer (web trainer designation). Send an email.

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