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Meet Kwelli

Kwelli is a seasoned Human Resources Executive with over 15 years of experience, dedicated to enabling organizations to achieve operational excellence, elevate leadership capability, and foster equitable and inclusive environments. With a track record of driving tangible results, Kwelli has built a strong reputation for her expertise in human capital strategies, organizational design, and partnership development.

Key Achievements:

  • Human Resources Leadership: Kwelli's ability to develop impactful human capital strategies and best practices has earned her recognition for advancing organizational goals.

  • Organizational Design: She excels in driving the development and adoption of new models and policies that strengthen the human value chain.

  • Partnership Development: Kwelli is skilled in collaborating with executives and teams to build new capabilities and foster a culture of trust and respect.

Career Highlights:

  • Core Member of Leadership Team: Kwelli was recruited as a core member of the leadership team at the DC Government’s Office of Neighborhood Safety & Engagement to transform the human resources organization and maximize impact on public safety goals.

  • Associate Director of City University and Career Pathways: She drove the development of workforce development programs that established effective pathways for residents into District government careers.

  • Senior Advisor/Chief of Staff: Kwelli supported the establishment of the Office of Gun Violence Prevention and implemented talent acquisition strategies to reduce vacancy rates.

  • Chief of Staff for DC Department of General Services: Collaborated in turning around the department responsible for the District’s real estate portfolio.