Theresa Phung Cushnie

HR EXPERT
Los Angeles

With over two decades of experience in human resources, Theresa Phung Cushnie is a results-oriented leader specializing in aligning HR strategies with organizational objectives. Her extensive expertise spans both for-profit and non-profit sectors, as well as the unique challenges faced by startups. Theresa’s comprehensive skill set includes talent acquisition, employee engagement, compliance auditing, labor relations and designing robust training programs that drive workforce development. She excels in designing and restructuring HR processes and policies to ensure compliance with state and federal employment laws while scaling organizations for sustainable growth.

Whether refining policies, championing DEI initiatives, or enhancing the HR structure/compensation strategies, Theresa is committed to fostering a cultivation culture where both individuals and organizations can succeed.

Theresa brings a wealth of experience from her decade-long role as the Head of Human Resources at the largest, independently owned strategic communications agency in entertainment. Additionally, she has contributed her expertise to the non-profit advocacy/legal services, international humanitarian, utilities, and health/ fitness industries.

Theresa is passionate about whole-being wellness and maintaining balance. When she isn’t working, Theresa enjoys an 8-mile beach sidewalk with her husband and their rambunctious boxer dog, practices yoga and meditation, listens to music and audio books, and trying out new cooking recipes on her family.