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Joseph Lemien

Judge · DISC type Dc
Operations Generalist at ML Alignment & Theory Scholars
📍 Berkeley, California, United States

Joseph is an experienced, PMP and SPHR certified HR and Operations professional, currently serving as an Operations Generalist at ML Alignment & Theory Scholars. A Harvard University graduate, he specializes in process optimization and cross-cultural management. Colleagues describe him as approachable, diligent, organized, and fair, with a strong commitment to continuous improvement.

Outside of work, Joseph is a trained yoga instructor who enjoys eating Sichuan dry pot. He is also intellectually curious, demonstrated by running several book clubs and having studied Chinese language and culture. His background includes significant time working and living in China.

He once managed the entire HR function for approximately 220 foreign employees while working for an educational group in China.

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Experience
5 Years
Current Role
Operations Generalist
Location
Berkeley, California, United States
Personality Overview

How Joseph shows up

Demanding
Objective Thinker
Features Driven

They respond well to strong and respectful communication. They put a lot of effort into ensuring personal success. They like to stay in control of the negotiation or defining of the terms.

Priorities

Topics Joseph cares about

Process Optimization
Focuses on developing and refining internal processes to improve team performance and reduce operational friction, a core part of his HR and Ops roles.
Cross-Cultural Management
Has deep experience in this area from directing international HR in China and studying Chinese language and culture.
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Career

Work history

6-2025
Operations Generalist
ML Alignment & Theory Scholars
9-2024 - 12-2024
Teaching Fellow / Teaching Assistant
Harvard University
11-2022 - 5-2023
People Operations Specialist
The Centre for Effective Altruism
10-2020 - 10-2022
English Language Specialist
Etonkids Educational Group
8-2019 - 10-2020
Director International Human Resources
Etonkids Educational Group
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Media appearances

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Education
2023 - 2025
Master's degree
Harvard University
2006 - 2010
Bachelor's degree
Kalamazoo College
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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