Humans of the GI: Renicka Gober
GI HR Manager Renicka Gober poses by the ocean in Whittier, Alaska. Photo courtesy of Renicka Gober
Renicka Gober
GI HR Manager
Renicka Gober is the GI’s human resources manager and supports the 400+ faculty, postdocs, staff and students that the institute employs. She values spirituality, family and service to her country and community. A devoted grandmother of six girls, Renicka is also a French Bulldog mom and a loyal Seahawks fan.
When asked what advice she would share with a young person starting in HR, Renicka emphasizes that “HR is about people, not just processes. Forms, policies and systems matter, but people come first,” she said.
“The most impactful HR professionals treat everyone with dignity and respect, recognize the human side of work transitions and strive to improve the employee experience while staying compliant.”