Meet Carrie

About Carrie

Carrie Nelson is a fractional HR executive, organizational development consultant, and author of The Next Wave of HR. She holds a Ph.D. in Industrial-Organizational Psychology and a Master's degree in Organizational Development and Human Resource Management. Through ANOVA Resources, Carrie partners with organizations of all sizes to provide strategic HR leadership, leadership development, organizational effectiveness consulting, recruiting, employee engagement, and multi-state compliance guidance. She is often brought in during periods of growth, transition, restructuring, or leadership change, helping organizations build stronger teams and workplaces where people and performance thrive.

My Philosophy

I believe effective HR is about more than policies and legal compliance—it's about helping people do their best work while giving leaders the confidence to lead well. Because every business is different, I don't believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. The best strategies begin with listening, understanding an organization's culture and challenges, and developing practical solutions that fit its unique needs. My role is to bring clarity to complex people issues and help leaders make thoughtful decisions that strengthen their organizations over the long term.