O. Shelley Kemp

Shelley Kemp is the human resource manager at The Memphis Grizzlies and a human resource expert specializing in Training, Employee Life Cycle and Talent Acquisition for more than 15 years. In September, she received the HR Professional of Excellence Award bestowed by the Society for Human Resource Managers. The award is given to HR professionals who make noteworthy contributions to human resources, to early professionals and to organizational development. As a Certified Workplace & Mindfulness Coach and Senior Certified Professional (SCP) in Human Resources, Shelley thrives on helping people leaders and individual contributors maximize how they work, collaborate and communicate. She is the creator of The PIVOT Principle and Routine, author of leadership book series for children which includes “Brown Like You”, “Dancing with Daddy” and “I’m Not a Baby Anymore”, creator and host of the 2020 podcast “Coach Yourself! Creating Daily PIVOT Routines to Transform Your Work, Home & Self”. In addition, she recently linked arms with Women Thrive Media to publish "The PIVOT Routine," which is due in bookstores and through online retailers in October, 2023.