WorkSource Atlanta names interim leader

Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced that Kimberlyn Daniel will serve as Interim Executive Director of WorkSource Atlanta, according to a press release. The agency focuses on job training and placement. Daniel brings 20 years of human resources experience to this new role, most recently serving as Interim Chief Human Resources Officer for Payspan Inc.

“WorkSource Atlanta plays a critical role both in arming job seekers with the training and skills they need and connecting them with potential employers,” said Mayor Bottoms “Kimberlyn Daniel’s invaluable experience, combined with her relationships with Atlanta’s corporate community, will allow her to make an incredible impact on the lives of our citizens.”

Daniel’s career has included executive-level positions at First Data, SunTrust, Equifax and ChoicePoint-LexisNexis, where she developed her expertise in strategic planning, employee engagement and organizational design and development, among other areas. Also active in the community, she was named one of the 2015 Atlanta Top Women of Influence by the Atlanta Business League. She is also a member of the Atlanta Hawks Diversity Council.

WorkSource Atlanta is responsible for programs and services within the City of Atlanta as part of the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014. The agency works with numerous community partners to provide career, educational and training services to help participants find quality jobs and, in turn, greater financial stability.

Daniel’s appointment was effective as of July 10.

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