Hamsini Rajgopal started her tenure as Director of Human Resources at the West Jefferson Hills School District in August 2007. She has an undergraduate degree in Accounting, and an MBA with a focus in Finance and Human Resources from the University of Pittsburgh. She is also certified by the Society for Human Resources Management as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR). Her previous experience as an HR professional include the retail industry and the computer software consulting industry.

 

As the mother of two school-age children, her philosophy on education is that it is vital to the long-term health of any community. For a vibrant society with good values, it is essential to nurture the mind and build character in schools. She considers herself very fortunate to be a part of the educational community.

 

Hamsini's varied personal interests include hiking and biking with her family, teaching cooking classes and volunteering with organizations including Meals on Wheels, Pittsburgh Vision Agency, Western PA Conservancy, Dress for Success and The Carnegie.