Bernadette Hill-Comeau, Neighbor

Hi, I’m Bernadette Hill — a Continuous Improvement professional, systems strategist, and creator of The CI Shift™ by Savage Simplicity™.

At its core, The CI Shift™ is about moving from how we think to how we act. It’s rooted in three pillars:

1️⃣ Philosophy – small, steady steps lead to real change

2️⃣ Mindset – shift from failure to progress through reflection, not perfection

3️⃣ Practice – daily behaviors and tools that turn intentions into habits

I’ve led transformation across higher ed, healthcare, labs, and manufacturing. I hold a Master’s in HR Management and am a Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (ASQ). I teach Lean Six Sigma at UC Davis and founded The Black Belt Circle™, an innovation incubator for LSS leaders in higher education and healthcare.

You can also find me on YouTube hosting the Savage Simplicity podcast — where I share lessons on simplifying systems, healing from burnout, and designing a life that works.

✨ Volunteer: Vice Chair, Status of Women at Davis Academic Advisory Committee (SWADAAC), Gifted Youth Volunteer & Executive Committee Officer, San Francisco Regional Mensa (SFRM).