Karen D. Pinnix, SHRM-SCP, MAOL

Leadership Advisor • Organizational Effectiveness & Leadership Development Consultant

Orlando, FL

Bio: Karen D. Pinnix helps organizations develop stronger leaders, build high-trust cultures, and create environments where people and business performance thrive together.  With more than 25 years of experience across hospitality, financial services, information technology, and insurance, Karen partners with executives and senior leaders to navigate growth, transformation, talent development, and culture change. She is known for translating business priorities into practical leadership and talent strategies that strengthen organizational capability, increase engagement, and drive sustainable results. Karen has held senior leadership roles with Hilton Grand Vacations, U.S. Bank, and State Farm. As a Director and Regional HR Business Partner, she advised senior leadership teams, led talent and succession initiatives, guided organizational design and change efforts, and coached leaders through complex business challenges across regional and enterprise environments. Her leadership philosophy is rooted in the belief that exceptional results are achieved when leaders create environments where people feel valued, supported, accountable, and connected to purpose. Karen helps leaders build trust, navigate change with confidence, and create cultures where individuals, teams, and organizations thrive. Karen holds a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership from Bethel University and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Tuskegee University. She is also SHRM-SCP certified.

Areas of Expertise: Leadership Development • HR Strategy & Business Partnership • Talent & Performance Management • Employee Engagement • Organizational Effectiveness • Executive Coaching • Talent & Succession Strategy

Industries Served: Financial Services • Hospitality • Insurance • Information Technology

Credentials: SHRM-SCP • Generative AI in HR • Leadership Development • Organizational Development

Sample Keynote Topics: Leading Through Change • Building High-Trust Cultures • Developing Leaders Who Inspire Performance and Engagement

Facilitates: Professional

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Email: karendpinnix@gmail.com