Carolyn Carlson is an accomplished human resource executive, talent strategist, and organizational coach with over two decades of experience guiding professional service firms to achieve business results through people strategies. She holds a degree in Industrial Engineering from Bradley University and a certification in coaching from Columbia University. Carlson has held leadership positions in several companies, including Novantas, StangerCarlson, IBM, and PwC, where she served as a partner in Human Capital Management Consulting. She began her career as an Industrial Engineer at Boeing Commercial Airplanes.

As an Assistant Vice President of Human Resources at Novantas, Carlson advises and coaches senior leaders, designs and implements compensation and benefits programs, and ensures compliance with HR regulations. At StangerCarlson, she co-founded and led the company, managing a team of consultants and advising clients across various industries on organizational design, talent management, and change management. As a Partner at IBM, Carlson provided strategic direction and oversight for the company's global business services, and at PwC, she led large-scale global HR transformations.

Carolyn Carlson is a sought-after expert in HR and talent strategies, with experience in developing and executing business and people strategies, coaching senior leaders, and facilitating organizational change. Her background in industrial engineering gives her a unique perspective on operations and process optimization, which she applies to better align people strategies with business goals. Carlson is passionate about helping organizations realize their potential through effective leadership and talent management.