Joseph Pinnell

About Joseph Pinnell

I’m a People & Culture executive with more than two decades of experience helping organizations bring out the very best in their people. My passion—and the throughline of my career—has been creating workplaces where individuals feel valued, leaders feel equipped, and culture becomes a strategic advantage.I’ve led people strategy across government, nonprofit, and corporate sectors, guiding organizations through transformation in times of growth, change, and shifting expectations. Whether designing leadership competencies, launching inclusive performance systems, building multi-site employee engagement frameworks, or advising 100+ federal agencies on DEIA strategy, I bring a blend of heart, clarity, and operational discipline.I believe people-first leadership isn’t a slogan—it’s the engine that drives innovation, belonging, and organizational excellence.If you’re committed to building cultures where people thrive, grow, and feel connected to purpose, we’re already speaking the same language

Experience

1. Chief People Officer

   Indiana State Museum And Historic Sites

   Jun 2024 — Present · Indianapolis, IN, US

   Responsible for planning, directing, and overseeing employee engagement and communication, strategic human resource (HR) management, and organizational culture initiatives for the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites.

Education

• University of Florida

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Marketing/Commercial Recreation

• Cornell University

  Diversity & Inclusion Certification

• Villanova University

  SHRM Essential of Human Resource Management

• Indiana University Bloomington

  Master's degree, History

Skills

• Process Improvement
• Team Building
• Management
• Sports Nutrition
• Hotels
• Team Leadership
• Strength & Conditioning
• Operant Conditioning
• Time Management
• Health Education
• Customer Retention
• Customer Service
• Sales
• Personal Training
• Lifestyle Coaching
• Coaching
• Endurance
• Nutrition
• Fitness
• Wellness
• Operational Excellence
• Sales Management
• Leadership
• Leadership Development
• Athletic Training
• Human Resource Management
• Sports
• Athletics
• Event Planning
• Weight Training
• Exercise Physiology
• Teamwork
• Financial Analysis
• Strategy
• Marketing
• Budgets
• Wellness Coaching
• Personnel Management
• Public Speaking
• Fitness Training