About Us

Our Leadership

impactHR, through the leadership of founder and principal, Kelly Mitchell, MS, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, continues to grow and expand its reputation for excellence in the HR consulting field.

Kelly Mitchell’s leadership in business and in her community has earned her numerous honors and awards, including being named:

• 2022 “Torch Award for Ethics” honoree, Better Business Bureau of Greater Maryland
• 2022 Award, Asian American Chamber of Commerce’s “Jewels of Asia” Gala
• One of “Maryland’s Top 100 Women” in 2019, The Daily Record.
• “2018 Mid-Atlantic Women’s Leadership Award,” CEO Report.
• 2017 “Top 100 MBE Winner, ” the Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council.
• “Most Accomplished Member,” The Alternative Board, 2011.
• “Most Valuable Member,” The Alternative Board, 2010.
• “Outstanding Leadership as President” Awardee, Chesapeake HR Association, 2009-2010.
• 2009 Brava Awardee, SmartCEO.

Also under Mitchell’s leadership, impactHR won the Maryland Chamber of Commerce’s “Small Business of the Year” award in 2008.

Through her business acumen and stewardship, she also has led impactHR’s membership with the Better Business Bureau of Greater Maryland with an A+ rating.

Giving Back

impactHR’s also continues its involvement in a wide range of charitable and philanthropic activities. The impactHR team has supported the United Way of Central Maryland’s (UWCM) annual Project Homeless Connect, providing advice and consultation to individuals experiencing homelessness on resume building, cover letter assistance, interviewing skill development, and other employment soft skills.

impactHR also continues to partner closely with the Baltimore-based Casey Cares Foundation. Each spring, impactHR joins in a community-wide drive for “Pajamas and Gift Cards” donations in support of children who are critically ill and receiving treatment in mid-Atlantic area hospitals.