Amy Polefrone

Amy Polefrone, MPA, SPHR is an experienced leader with more than 18 years of experience in management and human resources. She is the President/CEO of HR Strategy Group, LLC, a management and human resources consulting business that specializes in human resources advisory services, management consultations and coaching, customized training solutions, and career development services. Amy has extensive experience working with clients in government, telecommunications, insurance, education and small business start-ups.

Prior to starting HR Strategy Group, LLC, Amy taught political science as an adjunct professor at Kennesaw State University in Georgia, held HR management positions at major corporations, and worked in various HR roles within government agencies.

Amy received her Master’s in Public Administration from The American University in Washington, D.C., with a focus in international management and human resources. She is a member of the Society for Human Resource Management and holds the Senior Professional in Human Resource Resources (SPHR) designation, the highest designation available to HR professionals.

Since moving to Maryland in June 2008, Amy is actively involved with various community and professional organizations. Her local community involvement includes:

• Entrepreneur's Exchange, Annapolis, MD. Member, October 2008-present. Board of Directors, June 2009-present.
• Howard County Human Resources Society, co-chairing the 2009 Job Fair committee, 2009-present.
• Howard County Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business Council, 2009-present.
• Manor Woods Elementary School (library, classroom, PTA), 2008-present.
• Manor Woods Elementary School, Gifted & Talented Education Parent Representative, 2009-present.

Amy and her family live in Ellicott City, Maryland.