Jody Valdivia is the Chief Human Resources Officer at First Foundation, where she leads HR strategy across Recruiting, Benefits, HR Operations, Employee Relations, and Training & Development.
With over 12 years in banking and financial services, she brings a strategic, people-first approach to driving organizational growth and culture. Jody holds SHRM-SCP® certification, dual degrees from the University of Notre Dame, and a Human Resources Management Certificate from UC Irvine.