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Jameel Rush, ’14

Director of Human Resources
Yoh Staffing Group, Day and Zimmerman

Jameel Rush ’14 (MS)

My Program(s)

My Opportunity

  • Career Advancement

My Industry

  • Human Resources

How do we have a city where people can’t find meaningful work, and employers can’t find the right people?

As the director of human resources for Day and Zimmerman’s Yoh Staffing Group, Rush is uniquely qualified to answer this question. The native Philadelphian develops the vision that drives Yoh’s workforce development strategy to best support nearly 5,000 employees and contractors. He says he strives to hire the best people and create an environment that fosters their growth and development.

I want to see Philadelphia be successful, and that includes every Philadelphian.”

Jameel Rush ’14 (MS)

Rush, who was named one of Philadelphia Magazine's 40 under 40 in 2016, joined Aramark International after graduating from Temple University in 2007. He served in several organization development roles, including director of inclusion and diversity, before joining Day and Zimmerman in 2016. He enrolled in SJU’s organization development and leadership program in 2012 to sharpen the skills he had learned on the job.

How did SJU help you in your chosen field?

I constantly strive to become better at what I do. Learning from other people at St. Joe’s — thought leaders, academic experts and fellow professionals — pushed me to become a better internal consultant and coach.

President of the Philadelphia Society for Human Resource Management

He also serves as board president of the Philadelphia Society for Human Resource Management, a 1,300-member professional organization that supports the city’s workforce development vision.

During Rush’s two-year term, his platform will focus on bridging the gap between the city’s workforce development needs and hiring organizations. It’s one big step in his lifelong commitment to serving his community.

How will you use your position as president to help others?

Over the years, a lot of people saw my potential and helped further my career. As president, I get to reciprocate a lot of that mentorship — for fellow professionals, but also on the city’s workforce.