Kelly Hutchinson

As Sentinel’s Chief People Officer, Kelly creates and executes a comprehensive strategy that supports the organization’s goals, including talent acquisition, employee development, performance management, and compensation. Kelly enjoys focusing on people-related initiatives to help improve overall organizational effectiveness and performance while fostering a positive and productive work environment.

Kelly is a strategic Human Resources executive and consultant with over 20 years of experience transforming people operations into powerful drivers of business performance. With a deep background across industries, including advertising, healthcare, government contracting, and retail, Kelly is known for her ability to align HR strategy with organizational goals to deliver measurable outcomes in engagement, retention, and operational ROI.

Kelly’s approach is grounded in partnership, integrity, and a commitment to practical excellence. She is a trusted advisor to executive teams, known for translating organizational vision into workforce strategy. Her specialties include talent acquisition, organizational design, DEI strategy, compliance, employee relations, and leadership development.

A published contributor of the Forbes HR Council member, Kelly also served on the Southeast HR Committee for the 4A’s, bringing thought leadership to the future of work, inclusion, and employee experience. She loves spending quality time with her family, the beach life and exploring new parks.