| ABOUT Kristina

OFFICIAL BIOGRAPHY

As founder and CEO of Krysalis LLC, Kristina Ellis is a Life, Career & Executive Leadership Coach who has spent 20+ years in the Human Resources industry helping organizations and individuals create success.  She has been responsible for running all facets of business in a variety of industries.  Kristina has a proven executive management track record and experience driving business, professional and individual growth by turning strategies into actionable goals within the HR and Life Coaching industry.  She has proven success of creating collaborative cultures and implementing change to achieve excellence. 

Kristina possesses experience and expertise in all areas of Human Resources Management including talent acquisitions, benefit management, policies and procedures, state and federal law compliance and employee relations to name a few.  She started her coaching career as a HR professional addressing career development, leadership development, and management of mentorship programs.  Since the start of her coaching career, Kristina has expanded her expertise to include life and personal development coaching. 

Through her life coaching initiatives in 2020, Kristina established the “Krysalis Experience” offering mentorship to young women within the ages of 18-30 seeking guidance in discovering themselves and embracing their authenticity.  These outreach opportunities are the heartbeat of Krysalis, but HR will always be the foundation of her story.  Kristina currently serves as the Vice President of Human Resources for a nationally well-known non-profit organization. She is responsible for providing executive strategic guidance and leadership for all aspects of the Human Resources functions, establishing a vision and direction for the full complement of core human capital programs, policies and services.  Kristina is known for providing unique methods contributing to the transformation of HR into a true strategic business partner, realigning policy, and procedure to ensure federal and state compliance, decreasing turnover rates and increasing retention rates.

She is a Certified Human Resources Professional (SHRM-CP) and is an active professional member of many prominent HR organizations including the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM) both on the national and local level.  She is also a Certified Life Coach and professional member of the International Association of Professional Life Coaches.  She uses her expertise to help others build confidence allowing clients to become the limitless and best version of themselves. 

Kristina holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Services Counseling from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA.  She also has a Master of Business Administration degree with a concentration in Human Resources Management in Chesapeake, VA.  In her spare time, Kristina likes giving back to the community, spending time with her family, listening to music, playing her Nintendo Switch, shopping, and traveling.  One of her favorite quotes says:

“The meaning of life is to find your gift; the purpose of life is to give it away.” – Pablo Picasso


A proven Life, Career & Executive Leadership Coach!

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