Kelly Nykodym
About Kelly Nykodym
Kelly Nykodym is the Strategic Programs Lead at Sandia National Laboratories, specializing in leadership coaching, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and talent management. She has extensive experience in human resources and has worked in various roles at Sandia and Willis Towers Watson.
Company
Kelly Nykodym is currently employed at Sandia National Laboratories. At Sandia, Kelly leads various strategic programs, including leadership coaching, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and talent management initiatives. The laboratory is based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States.
Title
Kelly holds multiple leadership positions at Sandia National Laboratories, including Strategic Programs Lead, Leadership Coach, Talent Acquisition Lead, and University Partnerships and Student Programs Team Lead. These roles point to a significant focus on leadership development, workforce inclusion, and talent management.
Education and Expertise
Kelly Nykodym has a strong academic background with studies spanning over two decades. She holds a Master of Arts in Communications from American University and a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Political Science from UC Santa Barbara. Additionally, Kelly has studied at the University of Nevada Study Abroad Consortium and the University of Pittsburgh. Her extensive education supports her expertise in aligning human resources strategies with business goals.
Background
Kelly Nykodym has extensive professional experience in workforce development and talent management. She previously worked at Willis Towers Watson in London, England, where she served as a Training and Development Specialist and an International Assignment Manager. Since 2005, she has taken on multiple roles at Sandia National Laboratories, contributing significantly to their strategic programs and talent acquisition initiatives.
Achievements
In her current role at Sandia National Laboratories, Kelly Nykodym focuses on advancing leadership coaching and fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within the organization. Her long-term commitment to these areas demonstrates a deep expertise in creating strategic programs that enhance both workforce management and employee engagement.