Carmen Jones-Weaks, PHR

Senior Director of People and Culture

With over two decades of dedicated HR leadership in nonprofit, healthcare, and social equity organizations across the Bay Area, Carmen has built her career on unlocking human potential. As the Senior Director of People and Culture at the Wellness Equity Alliance, she champions equitable workplace policies, fosters positive employee relations, and ensures compliance with legal and ethical standards.

A PHR-certified strategist, Carmen brings deep expertise in performance management, benefits administration, and investigative HR. Her past roles—including HR leadership at St. Vincent de Paul Society and LifeLong Medical Care, and governance contributions at Claussen House—underscore her commitment to mission-driven organizations.

Beyond her professional contributions, Carmen is deeply engaged in community service—volunteering with HIV/AIDS organizations like Project Open Hand and supporting BIPOC and marginalized communities throughout her career.