Joann Lee Wagner

About

I'm a strategic HR executive and certified coach who partners with visionary leaders to build equitable, effective organizations. With over two decades of experience across the nonprofit and social impact sectors, I bring a systems lens to people strategy—focusing on culture, clarity, and connection. I specialize in navigating inflection points like mergers, layoffs, leadership transitions, and scaling moments where intentional structure and leadership are essential. My work spans fractional HR leadership, executive coaching, and organizational design. As a Systemic Team Coach (AoEC) and Executive Coach (Academy of Creative Coaching), I help teams move beyond dysfunction and toward purpose-driven collaboration. Recent engagements include: Designing compensation structures rooted in equity and transparency Coaching teams through role clarity, conflict, and boundary-spanning collaborations Supporting new Executive Directors and CEOs in creating sustainable people infrastructure Let's connect if you're an impact-driven business or nonprofit looking to align your people practices with your values.

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