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Andy Cornell, MS, PHR® has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning various industries. Andy currently holds the position of Director of Human Resources at VASA FITNESS, where they provide leadership and strategic direction for talent management and development. They actively contribute as a thought leader in driving business performance from a people and talent perspective. At the University College at the University of Denver, Andy serves as an Adjunct Faculty Coach, specializing in leadership and management. They deliver a best-in-class learning experience for corporate students enrolled in the Frontline Managers Leadership Program.

Prior to their current roles, Andy served as a Senior Regional Leader at Primerica, where they delivered training classes on various topics and oversaw the hiring and training of representatives. At Arapahoe County, Andy held the positions of Learning and Development Senior Program Manager and Organizational Learning & Development Consultant. In these roles, they led strategic planning for leadership development, facilitated training programs, managed talent selection and development, and implemented change management strategies.

In addition, Andy served as a Strategic Advisor and Board Member at People Skills Institute and as an On Air Personality for the sports talk radio show Artificial Turf, where they discussed both local and national sports stories.

Andy Cornell, MS, PHR® holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Economics from Colorado College, which they obtained from 1998 to 2002. Andy later pursued a Master of Science (MS) degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Capella University, completing their studies from 2016 to 2019.

In addition to their academic qualifications, Andy has obtained several certifications. Andy is a Professional in Human Resources® (PHR®), which they earned in October 2018 from the HR Certification Institute (HRCI). Andy also holds various certifications in coaching and assessments, including the Associate Certified Coach (ACC) from the International Coaching Federation in October 2021, Certified Executive Coach from the Center for Executive Coaching in February 2020, and Hogan Development Survey (HDS), Hogan Motives Values Preference Inventory (MVPI), and Hogan Personality Inventory (HPI) certifications from Hogan Assessment Systems in January 2018.

Furthermore, Andy has obtained certifications in emotional intelligence training, change management, facilitation, and finance. Andy is an Emotional Intelligence Certified Trainer from TalentSmart, a Prosci Certified Change Practitioner from Prosci, and a Crucial Accountability Certified Facilitator from VitalSmarts. In the field of finance, Andy holds the Series 63, Series 26, and Series 6 certifications from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).

Andy's continuous pursuit of professional development and education is evidenced by their wide range of certifications and degrees, making him a well-rounded professional in the fields of economics, psychology, human resources, coaching, assessments, emotional intelligence, change management, facilitation, and finance.