Michaela Karlesses

Michaela Karlesses, SHRM-CP, is a skilled Human Resources Generalist currently employed at Actemium Avanceon since March 2025, with a rich background in client services and HR functions developed through prior roles at McKinley Marketing Partners and various positions at West Chester University. Responsibilities at McKinley included onboarding and offboarding of consultants, employee relations, compliance, benefits administration, and performance management. Michaela also served as Vice President of the West Chester University Student Government Association, advocating for student concerns, and held roles that involved leadership and event coordination within student organizations. With a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Studies from West Chester University, Michaela has consistently demonstrated a commitment to improving organizational culture and employee engagement across diverse teams and environments.