Dr. Carrie Nelson

Dr. Carrie Nelson is a seasoned Human Resources Consultant with over 25 years of experience delivering strategic HR and organizational development solutions across the United States. She specializes in helping small to medium-sized businesses build effective, people-centered strategies that align with their broader business goals. Carrie’s expertise spans policy and handbook development, recruiting strategy, compensation planning, employee engagement surveys, executive coaching, management training, and employee relations. Her approach balances deep industry knowledge with a commitment to fostering positive workplace cultures.

Before founding ANOVA Resources, Carrie held senior HR leadership roles, including Director and Vice President positions, in both for-profit and nonprofit organizations. Her extensive experience is complemented by her academic background, holding a B.A. in Business and Psychology, an M.S. in Organizational Development, and a Ph.D. in Industrial-Organizational Psychology. Carrie is also actively involved in community advocacy, having served on boards such as the Cambridge Women’s Center and the Humane Society. Her passion lies in empowering organizations to thrive through strategic, data-informed, and human-centered HR practices.