Meet Kristen Wade

I applaud you for being an HR Professional. It is a noble but often thankless vocation.

But you know that you can provide an even bigger impact at the Executive level. You just don’t feel equipped with the right tools to get there.

That’s where I come in.

My 30+ years of experience in Human Resources and 10 years as an HR Executive Director make me uniquely qualified to mentor you.

Kristen Wade, Executive Coach and Mentor for HR Professionals

I struggled to grow my career while managing my marriage and two active kids. Was it possible to do both? I didn’t have a mentor.

Looking back, I realize that I could have been much more intentional in my decisions. I want better for you!

It’s your turn.

I created HR Higher Version to help HR professionals reach the Executive level. I want to give you the strategies and tools to confidently achieve your goals.

Kristen’s Professional Background and Education

  • Coach Training Alliance (CTA) Certified Professional Coach
  • Master’s Degree in Business (MBA), Grand Valley State University
  • 30+ years as a Human Resources professional
  • Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), Certified Labor Relations Professional (CLRP), Associate in Risk Management (ARM), Certified Workers’ Compensation Professional (CWCP)
  • Full Focus Planner Certified Pro

When not working with HR professionals, Kristen spends time with her husband and two adult children in West Michigan. She loves outdoor activities in the summer and reading in the winter. If there is a pond anywhere close, you’ll find Kristen looking for frogs and turtles.