Michelle Lawson Goodwine
CEO Founder @Maverick Hr Consulting
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WORK HISTORY
CEO Founder @Maverick Hr Consulting
Austin, TX, US
As CEO/Founder of Maverick HR, I have over 20 years of experience leading initiatives in human resources, diversity, and marketing. My company provides creative solutions to common recruitment, retention, employee relations, and HR operations that improve processes, decrease inefficiencies, and increase engagement at the government, health care, higher education, and nonprofit organizations we serve.
EDUCATION
Liberty University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Public Administration
Howard University
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
University at Albany
Master of Public Administration - MPA, Public Personnel Administration
SKILLS
ABOUT MICHELLE LAWSON GOODWINE
I’ve spent my career developing innovative solutions to HR crises and complex people problems. As a former VP of HR, manager, and consultant, I’ve helped organizations stabilize high-risk issues, strengthen their teams, and protect their mission. Now I bring that same experience to leaders who need clear, practical HR solutions.As a faith-led entrepreneur, consultant, and author, I specialize in helping purpose-driven organizations stabilize urgent HR issues and protect their people, reputation, and mission. When employee relations problems escalate, when compliance risks surface, or when teams are overwhelmed, I step in with clear solutions, rapid assessment, and a path forward.My work blends crisis-ready HR expertise, AI-powered tools, and practical operational strategy. I support nonprofits, ministries, schools, and mission-minded businesses that need immediate help managing:• Escalating employee conflicts• Performance or conduct issues leaders have avoided• Compliance problems that threaten risk or liability• Sudden turnover, morale breakdowns, or culture disruption• Ineffective hiring practices causing costly delays• Gaps in HR systems, documentation, or communicationI bring more than 20 years of experience in leadership, HR operations, employee relations, diversity assessment, recruitment strategy, marketing, and organizational process improvement. My approach is firm yet compassionate, grounded in values, and focused on restoring stability fast.Beyond crisis response, I also support organizations in building systems that prevent future issues through AI-enabled HR processes, talent strategies, and people-first operational design.I am the author of N.E.W. L.I.F.E: From Victim to Victory, With God’s Help (https://tinyurl.com/fzebrmt2), and I believe transformation—personal or organizational—begins with clarity, faith, and decisive action.Let’s connect if you need:• Immediate HR crisis support• Employee relations intervention and stabilization• AI-powered HR and operations consulting• Leadership development grounded in faith and strategy• Process improvement for long-term organizational health• Speaking, training, or author-led engagementsI am available for urgent consultations, speaking engagements, podcast interviews, and leadership sessions. My mission is simple: protect your people, strengthen your systems, and restore peace so your organization can thrive.#HRCrisisSupport #EmployeeRelations #HRConsulting #AIinHR #FaithLedLeadership #WorkplaceTransformation #MaverickMindset #InnovativeSolutions
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