Monique Schofield

Experience

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  Mountain Lifeflight and South Lassen EMS, Inc.

  Jan 2002 - Jul 2010

  COO/CEO

  Served as COO and later CEO for a stand-alone public safety EMS air and ground network located in a super rural (wilderness) region of Northern California. With five bases of operation, the company provided medical care transports for emergency (911) and critical care patients (interfacility and long-distance) via fixed-wing and helicopter aircraft, as well as ground ambulances (ALS & BLS care), including SCT (critical care) transports. Air coverage contracts included transports across a five-state western region. Numerous state and federal contracts secured and managed. Company provided high-security transports and time sensitive transports for a variety of state, federal, and private entities. Show less

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  Banner Lassen Medical Ctr

  Dec 2016 - Jul 2018

  Human Resource Consultant

  Provided strategic HR business and compliance guidance to C-Suite leaders for a Critical Access Hospital, Surgical Clinic, and Community Health Clinic located in a super rural area of North Eastern California. These facilities are part of Banner’s Western healthcare market, a highly matrixed, results-driven organization with 70,000 employees.

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  Acadia Healthcare

  Jul 2018 - Oct 2019

  Human Resource Director

  Oversight for all aspects of HR, including benefits, recruitment, onboarding, training, performance management, succession planning, and staff/leader development. Extensive experience in leadership development, employee engagement, employee and labor relations, and union negotiations. Demonstrated ability to foster a positive organizational culture, drive strategic HR initiatives, and facilitate effective communication between employees and management.

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  Montana State University-Bozeman

  Sept 2019 - Sept 2021

  Human Resources Business Partner

  Strategic HR Business Partner (HRBP) for executive leaders and directors/managers in Auxiliary Services and Student Success, overseeing approximately 2,500 staff members, including students. Extensive experience in compensation and classification, employee relations, and conducting threat assessments as part of the Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT). Proven ability to develop and implement strategic HR initiatives, enhance employee engagement, and ensure compliance with organizational policies and procedures. Show less

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  Lassen Community College

  Feb 2020 - now

  Professor

  Adjunct faculty in the Sociology and Psychology Departments, providing online instruction via the Canvas platform. I teach Intro to Sociology, Intro to Gender, Social Problems, and other courses related to Sociology and Psychology. Additionally, I have experience teaching correspondence classes for the State of California, Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation. My teaching approach emphasizes student engagement, critical thinking, and practical application of sociological and psychological concepts. Show less

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  The University of Montana-Western

  Sept 2021 - Sept 2023

  Safety & Risk Officer

  Developed, implemented, and administered effective safety standards and programs for the university community. Lead Enterprise Risk Management team and safety and security initiatives on campus, including disaster drills, crisis response plans, and Emergency Operations Procedures. Recommend and implemented solutions to continuously improve the safety of campus facilities. Conduct root cause analysis and SWOT assessments as needed. Ensure campus compliance with the Federal Clery Act, Title IX regulations, and Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT) protocols. Proven track record of enhancing campus safety through strategic planning and effective risk management. Show less

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  The Hagen Center

  Mar 2024 - now

  Chief Executive Officer / Mental Health Counselor (Intern)

  The Hagen Center, located in rural Montana, is dedicated to providing comprehensive and accessible mental health services to individuals in our community and region. Our offerings include individual and group counseling services, peer support programming, and support for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Our mission includes advocating for accessibility and inclusivity in all aspects of our services.