Damona Barnes

Damona Barnes, SHRM-SCP, SPHR

Human Resources Director

Warren Easton Charter High School

Damona has fifteen years of experience within the Human Resources field, including specialized experience within learning and organizational development. Some of her interests within Human Resources include succession planning, leadership and organizational development, training, and recruiting. She has worked in small, local companies as well as large, global companies and in various industries including financial services, manufacturing, construction, consulting services and education.

She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Human Resource Education with a concentration in Human Resource and Leadership Development from Louisiana State University. She has also obtained her SHRM-SCP certification through SHRM and SPHR certification through HRCI. She is currently pursuing her Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) at the University of New Orleans.

Damona is currently the President of the New Orleans Society of Human Resource Management (NOLA SHRM), national member of the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) and local member of the Association for Talent Development (ATD)- New Orleans. Damona enjoys New Orleans festivals with her husband Kenneth, traveling, cooking and spending time with family and friends.