The HR Minute: Interviews

Meet Your HR Team

Derry Cousin

Employee Relations Coordinator

Headshot of Derry Cousin, Employee Relations Coordinator for HR.

1. What is your job title?

Employee Relations Coordinator

2. What exactly do you do in your position?

“I support employee and labor relations by analyzing labor data and helping maintain compliance with collective bargaining agreements. My role helps to ensure our processes are accurate, consistent, and fair across the University.”

3. Why did you choose to serve at GU?

“I chose to serve at GU because of its strong commitment to ethical leadership, service, and community. The University’s values align closely with how I approach my work-thoughfully, collaboratively, and with a focus on fairness. Georgetown’s emphasis on people, integrity, and continuous learning made it a place where I felt I could meaningfully contribute and grow.”

4. What’s your hometown?

“I am from New York, NY.”

5. Educational Background

“I hold a master’s degree in Cybersecurity and Risk Management from Georgetown University, along with a master’s degree in Organizational Leadership and Effectiveness from Manhattan College. My educational background supports my work in Employee and Labor Relations by strengthening my analytical compliance, and problem-solving skills.”

6. What are three fun facts that the Georgetown community may not know about you?

I am a lifelong music creator and producer, and I love experimenting with different genres in my free time.

I enjoy traveling and exploring new cities, especially places with rich history and culture.

I enjoy turning complicated problems into structured easy-to-understand solutions- even for fun