Anthony M•••

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With more than 30 years of progressive leadership in human capital strategy and organizational effectiveness, I bring a unique blend of visionary leadership, operational execution, and people-centered policy development. Most recently, I served as the Senior Deputy Chair and Chief Human Capital Officer at the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), overseeing a $207M compensation and training budget, and leading enterprise-wide HR, labor relations, benefits, and workforce development initiatives. I’ve built a reputation as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, a skilled negotiator in labor-management relations, and a transformative leader known for modernizing onboarding, remote work policies, and agency operations under high-stakes conditions—including the COVID-19 pandemic and government shutdowns. I am passionate about developing high-performing, mission-driven teams. I’ve been consistently recognized for driving innovation in small agency settings, building strategic partnerships across federal and private sectors, and mentoring the next generation of HR professionals. Key Strengths & Achievements:* SES-level leader with full HR, operations, and budget authority for a federal agency * Led 100% remote work transition in under a week—no disruption to mission * Negotiated landmark telework and social media policies with labor unions * Spearheaded NEH’s inclusion among “Best Places to Work in the Federal Government” for 5 consecutive years * Drove a 50% increase in minority hiring in core mission areas through HBCU and HACU engagement * Expert instructor in federal retirement and benefits for 10+ federal agencies nationwide Let’s connect if you're seeking a transformational HR executive, speaker, or consultant who understands the complexities of federal workforce management, and brings integrity, innovation, and impact to the table. IamTMitchell8@gmail.com