Gretchen A. McKinney, a seasoned professional in organizational

strategies, risk management, investigations, Civil Service

management, Louisiana employment law, and human resources

management, with extensive experience across government, retail,

finance, and military environments. Leveraging her expertise,

she helps clients develop the organizational agility crucial for

business success.

Currently, she facilitates programming, coaches,

and presents for the Career Immersion and Leadership Institute.

Previously, Ms. McKinney held dual roles as the City of

Mandeville’s Civil Service Director and Human Resources Director,

supporting Civil Service and Non Civil Service positions including

the department of Planning and Zoning, Public Works, Events,

City Hall and Police Departments. Her background includes

leadership roles with Civilian Facilitation for the US Navy,

Opryland Hotel, Ford Motor Credit, and Sam’s Club.

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Using her many year's in safety and expertise in business continuity

Ms. McKinney was selected and served on the St. Tammany Parish

Government's Economic Recovery and Resiliency Advisory Council

during the COVID pandemic.

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She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology

from Texas A&M University and is a certified Human Resources

Professional with SHRM-SCP and HR Certification Institute's Senior

Professional in Human Resources credentials.

With 25 years in the Society for Human Resource Management and

membership in the Public Sector HR Association (PSHRA) formerly

IPMA-HR, Ms. McKinney held the office of State Council Director for Louisiana SHRM and is Past President and Honorary Lifetime Member of the Northshore Society for Human Resource Management.