Tamala Pearley is a Seattle, Washington-based social justice advocate and human resources professional who has spent over a decade guiding individuals through challenging workplace issues. Between 2007 and 2022, Tamala Pearley worked in a management role at Marathon Petroleum. Her duties in this position involved maintaining employee records and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and organizational standards. She also served as the company’s primary human resources contact for employees at all levels, requiring a thorough understanding of all workplace policies, procedures, and employment matters.
During her time at Marathon Petroleum, Tamala Pearley became deeply familiar with human resource information systems. She also worked in areas of business partnering, personnel relations, employee benefits, and workplace investigations.
In 2022, Tamala Pearley began pursuing a degree in social science at the University of Washington. She expanded her studies at the university by beginning a senior human resources management program, with an expected graduation date of May 2026. Her studies blend her real-world human resources experience with comprehensive interdisciplinary research on inequality, access, and institutional systems.