Welcome to Train Me Today
Jacquelyn Thorp, CEO, MSHR, SPHR, PHRCA
Jacquelyn Thorp, CEO, MSHR, SPHR, PHRCA
Jacquelyn Thorp, CEO, MSHR, SPHR, PHRCA
FOUNDER AND CEO
Jacquelyn Thorp has been an HR professional since 1980, serving in various leadership roles from Employee Relations Representative to Vice President of Human Resources, and now CEO. Passionate about supporting small businesses, she provides expert HR consultation to organizations lacking senior-level HR professionals. Jacqu
FOUNDER AND CEO
Jacquelyn Thorp has been an HR professional since 1980, serving in various leadership roles from Employee Relations Representative to Vice President of Human Resources, and now CEO. Passionate about supporting small businesses, she provides expert HR consultation to organizations lacking senior-level HR professionals. Jacquelyn has dedicated her career to creating workplace change, particularly in understanding and preventing sexual harassment. Today, she empowers HR practitioners through impactful certification training. She holds a Master of Science in Human Resources and a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership.
jeffrey A. kinworthy
Jacquelyn Thorp, CEO, MSHR, SPHR, PHRCA
Jacquelyn Thorp, CEO, MSHR, SPHR, PHRCA
FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT
Jeffrey Kinworthy co-founded HR Coach LLC, DBA Train Me Today, in 2003. After retiring from a 40-year career as a line worker with Southern California Edison, Jeffrey took on crucial roles within the company, managing printing, warehousing, and distributing training materials and Professional in Human Resources Calif
FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT
Jeffrey Kinworthy co-founded HR Coach LLC, DBA Train Me Today, in 2003. After retiring from a 40-year career as a line worker with Southern California Edison, Jeffrey took on crucial roles within the company, managing printing, warehousing, and distributing training materials and Professional in Human Resources California Exam Preparation Study Programs. His dedication to operational excellence from the start has helped establish Train Me Today as one of the most respected HR training schools in the region.
Linda Iaconelli Thorp
Jacquelyn Thorp, CEO, MSHR, SPHR, PHRCA
Linda Iaconelli Thorp
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Linda Iaconelli Thorp brings diverse experience to her role as Executive Assistant. Her background includes serving as a Corporate Trainer at U.S. Bank and working as an Operations Manager at PFF. This experience prepared her to administer online training and represent Train Me Today as the main customer service represe
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Linda Iaconelli Thorp brings diverse experience to her role as Executive Assistant. Her background includes serving as a Corporate Trainer at U.S. Bank and working as an Operations Manager at PFF. This experience prepared her to administer online training and represent Train Me Today as the main customer service representative. In addition, she successfully owned and managed her own deli. Her multifaceted expertise supports the company’s commitment to excellence and efficiency.
Our Faculty
KATHY RUFFINO, MSHR, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, PHRCA
KATHY RUFFINO, MSHR, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, PHRCA
KATHY RUFFINO, MSHR, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, PHRCA
VICE PRESIDENT, TRAINER AND HR CONSULTANT
Kathy Ruffino is a results-driven HR professional with extensive experience in providing innovative solutions for small to medium-sized businesses. She excels in employee relations, performance management, legal compliance, and workplace investigations, and develops policies, handbooks, and trainin
VICE PRESIDENT, TRAINER AND HR CONSULTANT
Kathy Ruffino is a results-driven HR professional with extensive experience in providing innovative solutions for small to medium-sized businesses. She excels in employee relations, performance management, legal compliance, and workplace investigations, and develops policies, handbooks, and training programs such as Sexual Harassment Prevention. Kathy holds a Master’s in Human Resource Management from Brandman University and a Bachelor’s in Business Management from the University of Redlands.
PAMELA WINTERS, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, PHRCA
KATHY RUFFINO, MSHR, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, PHRCA
KATHY RUFFINO, MSHR, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, PHRCA
TRAINER AND HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT
Pamela Winters is a seasoned HR professional with extensive experience in dispute resolution and employee relations. At Southern California Edison, she administered internal dispute resolution processes and advised managers on employee relations issues. Previously, she served as a Director at WesCor
TRAINER AND HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT
Pamela Winters is a seasoned HR professional with extensive experience in dispute resolution and employee relations. At Southern California Edison, she administered internal dispute resolution processes and advised managers on employee relations issues. Previously, she served as a Director at WesCorp. Pamela holds a Bachelor’s in Business with a Human Resources emphasis from California State University, Los Angeles, where she was involved in the Student Chapter of PIHRA and earned the School of Business Alumni Award.
dr. efrain garza fuentes
TERRY LAMOTTE, SPHR, SHRM-CP
TERRY LAMOTTE, SPHR, SHRM-CP
TRAINER AND HUMAN RESOURCE CONSULTANT
Dr. Efrain Garza is an experienced executive who specializes in diversity, equity, and inclusion, workplace harassment prevention, leadership and management training, and organizational development. He specializes in strategic planning, training, recruiting, and multicultural workplace problem-solvin
TRAINER AND HUMAN RESOURCE CONSULTANT
Dr. Efrain Garza is an experienced executive who specializes in diversity, equity, and inclusion, workplace harassment prevention, leadership and management training, and organizational development. He specializes in strategic planning, training, recruiting, and multicultural workplace problem-solving. Dr. Garza holds a Doctoral degree from Boston University and is committed to fostering inclusive and effective workplace environments.
TERRY LAMOTTE, SPHR, SHRM-CP
TERRY LAMOTTE, SPHR, SHRM-CP
TERRY LAMOTTE, SPHR, SHRM-CP
TRAINER AND HUMAN RESOURCE CONSULTANT
Terry LaMotte has 32 years of HR experience, most recently serving as Vice President of Human Resources at Sares-Regis as a HR Generalist. She has also held various leadership roles within the Professionals in Human Resources Association (PIHRA). As a dedicated educator, Terry brings extensive expertis
TRAINER AND HUMAN RESOURCE CONSULTANT
Terry LaMotte has 32 years of HR experience, most recently serving as Vice President of Human Resources at Sares-Regis as a HR Generalist. She has also held various leadership roles within the Professionals in Human Resources Association (PIHRA). As a dedicated educator, Terry brings extensive expertise and a passion for teaching, helping students reach their full potential.