DR. KIESHA BUTLER, MBA, SHRM-CP

Kiesha M. Butler, PhD, MBA, SHRM-CP serves as the Director of Human Resources at Wellness Grove, where she shapes people strategy and drives organizational excellence across a rapidly evolving mental health and wellness practice. With over two decades of progressive HR leadership in government, nonprofit, and social service agencies—particularly those with behavioral health programs—Dr. Butler brings a visionary yet grounded perspective to cultivating workplace culture.

Drawing on her experience establishing and managing comprehensive HR functions, Dr. Butler has served in critical capacities such as Affirmative Action Officer, Civil Rights Coordinator, Safety Officer, and Section 504 Coordinator. These roles underscore her commitment to inclusive policies, ethical leadership, and compliance-based best practices that elevate both employees and clients. Her approach is deeply informed by data-driven decision-making, balanced with an emphasis on empathy and the holistic well-being of each team member.

Dr. Butler earned her Doctorate of Professional Esthetics, reflecting her dedication to a multi-dimensional concept of wellness that extends to every level of organizational life. She also holds an MBA in Human Resource Management from Columbia Southern University, bolstered by bachelor’s and associate degrees in business and industrial management from The University of Akron. A certified Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), Dr. Butler leverages her credentials in Supervision and Management as well as Management Information Systems to design innovative HR initiatives that blend technical efficiency with people-centric policies.

Believing wholeheartedly that staff are an organization’s greatest asset, Dr. Butler focuses on aligning human resources with strategic goals—whether through robust professional development, forward-thinking recruitment, or inclusive retention practices. She stands at the forefront of reimagining HR as a strategic partner, collaborating cross-functionally to ensure Wellness Grove’s growth is both dynamic and sustainable.

Driven by service and purpose, Dr. Butler’s leadership style exemplifies collaboration and innovation. She is committed to investing in her team’s growth and well-being, ensuring that the future of Wellness Grove is built on the strength of its people. Through each initiative and decision, Dr. Butler remains steadfast in her mission: to empower staff, enrich organizational culture, and amplify the transformative impact that Wellness Grove provides to the communities it serves.