Ellysa Smith

Ellysa Smith is a skilled HR professional with extensive experience in various roles across the human resources field. Currently, Ellysa serves as a Member and Contributor at HR Mavericks, focusing on democratizing HR knowledge for the community. Previously, Ellysa was a Talent of Tomorrow Fellow at ECMC Foundation, where strategic talent development and recruitment were priorities. As the Human Resources Director at Carolina Small Business Development Fund, Ellysa enhanced the employee experience through innovative onboarding and talent acquisition strategies. Other notable roles include HR Manager at a nonprofit, Brand Advocate Ambassador at HR Lancers, and Talent Matching Coordinator at WorkMonger. Ellysa holds a Master of Science in Human Resource Management and Development from NYU, along with an Executive Education Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership from Fordham University.