Kristy Edwards

About Kristy Edwards

I’m a strategic HR executive with 25+ years of experience helping organizations evolve from strong teams to high-performing, mission-aligned cultures. I thrive on partnering with executive leaders in the early “what if” stages—when ideas are forming, decisions are complex, and the right people strategy can accelerate everything that follows.My work sits at the intersection of organizational design, workforce planning, talent strategy, performance management, and leader capability. Whether I’m designing team structures, evaluating labor strategy, or strengthening scalable people practices, I bring clarity, creativity, and a practical understanding of workforce dynamics.I’m passionate about coaching leaders to become culture carriers—building trust, engagement, and performance through values-based leadership. I’m also committed to developing others through mentorship and sponsorship, advocating for leaders when they aren’t in the room and creating opportunities for them to grow in skill and visibility.I’m energized by transformational HR initiatives that strengthen culture and deliver meaningful organizational results—and I aim to be a steady presence, helping leaders navigate complex people decisions with calm, structure, and wisdom.

Experience

1. Senior Director of Us Human Resources

   IMB (International Mission Board)

   Feb 2013 — Present · Richmond, VA, US

Education

• University of Mary Washington

  Bachelor of Arts, Sociology

  1996 — 1998

Skills

• Benefits Administration
• Recruiting
• Customer Service
• Leadership
• Onboarding
• Employee Relations
• Strategic Planning
• Teaching
• Organizational Development
• Volunteer Management
• Training
• Human Resources
• Coaching
• Public Speaking
• Change Management
• System Administration
• Nonprofits
• Hris
• Community Outreach
• Interviews
• Leadership Development
• Team Building