Kelly Hasenbalg, a certified professional with over 20 years of experience in the Human Resource field, served as the Director of Human Resources at both The Loomis Chaffee School and Avon Old Farms School. She holds a deep understanding of what it takes to serve both the mission of the institution as well as the needs of the faculty and staff. In her 15 years working within the independent school setting she created HR departments and built teams that supported the school with every facet of the Human Resource function. The unique foundation of skills Kelly built from both her Undergraduate degree in Psychology and Social Rehabilitation and her Master’s in Social Work from Boston College allow her the ability to assess and identify people’s needs. She is skilled at creating and implementing solutions and delivers high quality HR support to institutions and the employees who serve it. She is certified by the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM-SCP) and the HR Certification Institute (SPHR) as a Senior Professional in Human Resources. Her specialization is in training human resource professionals and employees in leadership skills and management. She serves on the Board for HRACC (Human Resource Association of Central Connecticut) as the Director of Emerging Professionals supporting individuals entering the field of HR and Toastmasters as the VP of Education supporting individuals looking to enhance their skills in public speaking. She is passionate about her work and serving individuals and organizations looking to develop their skills in leadership.