Meet the Founder
Melanie Smith is a transformative Human Capital strategist with a proven track record of unlocking the full potential of an organization's most valuable asset—its people. With deep expertise in diagnosing systemic talent challenges, Mel designs and implements people-first strategies that accelerate performance, empower leadership, and align seamlessly with business objectives. Her work is especially impactful during periods of high-stakes change, including mergers and acquisitions, global expansion, and digital transformation driven by AI.
Mel's executive HR leadership spans Fortune 500 companies and high-growth innovators alike, including UnitedHealth Group, ADP, 3M, Target, Savvy Sherpa/Optum Labs, and DiaMedica. Her ability to adapt across industries is rooted in a strong HR Generalist foundation and a commitment to human-centered design.
Mel is a certified Talent Strategist and Coach through the Human Capital Institute and holds certifications in the full suite of TalentTelligent solutions. Her work has earned multiple industry accolades for driving measurable, sustainable impact.
Melanie Smith is a transformative Human Capital strategist with a proven track record of unlocking the full potential of an organization's most valuable asset—its people. With deep expertise in diagnosing systemic talent challenges, Mel designs and implements people-first strategies that accelerate performance, empower leadership, and align seamlessly with business objectives. Her work is especially impactful during periods of high-stakes change, including mergers and acquisitions, global expansion, and digital transformation driven by AI.
Mel's executive HR leadership spans Fortune 500 companies and high-growth innovators alike, including UnitedHealth Group, ADP, 3M, Target, Savvy Sherpa/Optum Labs, and DiaMedica. Her ability to adapt across industries is rooted in a strong HR Generalist foundation and a commitment to human-centered design.
Mel is a certified Talent Strategist and Coach through the Human Capital Institute and holds certifications in the full suite of TalentTelligent solutions. Her work has earned multiple industry accolades for driving measurable, sustainable impact.