Sana Rahim
About Sana Rahim
Sana Rahim serves as the Head of HR Business Partners at brightwheel, where she focuses on fostering inclusive and engaging work environments. With a background in organizational development and extensive experience in various HR roles, she specializes in building effective people programs and mentoring leaders.
Work at Brightwheel
Currently, Sana Rahim serves as the Head of HR Business Partners at Brightwheel, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on developing and implementing HR strategies that align with the company's goals. Prior to this, she worked as a Senior Human Resources Business Partner at Brightwheel from 2021 to 2023, where she contributed to enhancing employee engagement and organizational culture.
Education and Expertise
Sana Rahim holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Organizational Development from UCLA Anderson School of Management. She also earned a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and English from Northwestern University. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in organizational behavior, leadership development, and diversity and inclusion strategies.
Background
Sana Rahim has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. She served as a Senior Manager of Employee Experience & Culture at Renaissance Learning for one month in 2020 and held several positions at UCLA Anderson School of Management, including Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Student Advisor and Leadership Development Consultant. Her early career included roles at McMaster-Carr, where she progressed from Management Trainee to Call Center Operations Supervisor.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Sana Rahim has been involved in initiatives that promote equity and inclusion in the workplace. She advocates for engaging and inclusive work environments and specializes in creating innovative people programs. Her experience includes mentoring new managers and coaching executives, focusing on collaborative conflict management to enhance organizational effectiveness.
Previous Experience
Before joining Brightwheel, Sana Rahim held various positions that contributed to her expertise in human resources and organizational development. She worked as a Diversity and Inclusion Consultant at Emerge Consulting from 2018 to 2019 and as a Communications Intern at UNDP in 2017. Her experience also includes leadership roles in student organizations, such as Co-Director of the Global Engagement Summit.