Maria Kirby

Maria Kirby, MS, PHR, SHRM-CP, is a seasoned human resources professional with extensive experience across multiple organizations. Currently serving as the Human Resources Manager for the City of Woodstock, Georgia since October 2021, Maria previously held the position of Human Resources Generalist for the City of Acworth from September 2017 to October 2021. Maria's career also includes a significant tenure at the Georgia Office of Insurance & Safety Fire Commissioner, where responsibilities spanned from Personnel Representative to Personnel Officer and Human Resources Consultant 2 between 2007 and 2017. Earlier in the career, Maria worked as a Human Resources and Accounting Coordinator at Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc. and as a Cash Management/Closing & Funding Coordinator at GMAC Commercial Mortgage. Academic qualifications include a Master’s Degree in Human Resources Management from Troy University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Development and Policy from Georgia State University.