Adaora Otiji

About Adaora Otiji

I am an award-winning human resources and talent strategy executive with a proven record of leading workforce transformation, culture change, and organizational growth across nonprofit and public-sector environments. I partner with executive leadership to design and steward enterprise people strategies that align talent, culture, and organizational systems with mission and business outcomes.Known as a trusted advisor, I bring a systems-oriented, data-informed approach to HR—translating complex organizational challenges into scalable solutions that strengthen leadership capability, improve performance, and build engaged, high-performing teams. I also advise organizations on strategic planning, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness to support sustainable impact.If you’re interested in advancing people strategies that drive sustainable performance and meaningful change, let’s connect.

Experience

1. Senior Director, Human Resources and Administration

   American Kidney Fund

   Dec 2025 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Chief Human Resources and Administration leader, directing enterprise‑wide people strategy, organizational development, workforce planning, and organizational operations to ensure a high‑performing, mission‑aligned, and engaged workforce. Lead culture, talent, and operational initiatives, as well as administrative strategy, organizational infrastructure, systems, and key vendor partnerships that strengthen leadership capability, employee experience, and overall organizational effectiveness.

Education

• Northeastern University

  Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)

• University of Maryland

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

• University of Maryland University College

  Master of Science (M.S.)

Skills

• Workshop Facilitation
• Fundraising
• Volunteer Management
• Training
• Community Outreach
• Research
• Federal Grants Management
• Partner Management
• Youth Development
• Program Development
• Management
• Education
• Programming
• Event Management
• Project Management
• Staff Development
• Charter Schools
• Policy
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Editing
• Contract Management
• Facilitation
• Non-Profits
• Operations Management
• Grant Preparation
• Nonprofits
• Copy Editing
• Public Speaking
• Event Planning
• Educational Leadership
• Leadership
• Grant Writing
• Grant Monitoring
• Leadership Development
• Organizational Development
• Grants
• Program Management
• Program Facilitation
• Contractor Management