Dawn Bernhardt, Site Lead for Human Resources, is responsible for advancing the human resources function that supports the people of Bend Research and aligns with Capsugel’s world-class organization. As Human Resources Manager, she leads a team dedicated to recruiting, performance, administration, and not the least – culture. Dawn has worked in human resources and operations since 2005 in a wide variety industries: business consulting, microfinance, and product design. Most recently she was Director of HR and Operations at Seattle-based design firm, Artefact. Originally from the Midwest, she holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Washington and has become a tried and true Northwesterner.