About Us
Genesis Professional Services - Your Partner in Strategic Hiring, Talent Optimization, and Leadership Development
Founded in 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia, Genesis Professional Services is a consulting firm specializing in strategic hiring solutions, executive search, leadership development, and talent optimization to enhance organizational effectiveness.
Led by Dr. Cindy Kelly—a Ph.D. in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, MBA, and Board-Certified Coach—Genesis leverages over 30 years of experience across healthcare, corporate, and real estate sectors. The firm is recognized for integrating evidence-based selection methodologies, business strategy, and emotional intelligence to deliver customized talent solutions that produce measurable outcomes.
Genesis partners with Fortune 500 companies, large hospital systems, and high-performing teams to solve complex challenges in talent acquisition, succession planning, leadership pipeline development, and organizational alignment.
With deep expertise in emotional intelligence and a broad suite of assessment tools, the team provides data-driven strategies that drive growth, elevate leadership impact, and sustain high performance.
Whether advising C-suite executives, refining team dynamics, or navigating industry-specific hiring challenges, Genesis upholds a commitment to professionalism, integrity, and quantifiable success.
Driving Organizational Excellence Through Talent and Leadership Strategy
Mission.
Vision.
Founder/CEO
Cindy Kelly PhD, MBA, BCC
With over three decades of experience across healthcare, corporate, and consulting sectors, Dr. Kelly brings a rare combination of psychological behavioral insight, strategic business acumen, and practical leadership development expertise to every client engagement.
Holding a Ph.D. in Industrial-Organizational Psychology and an MBA in Healthcare Administration, she is also certified in Emotional Intelligence and a wide range of organizational assessments.
Her approach integrates data-driven strategies with human-centered coaching and development, resulting in measurable improvements in talent acquisition, leadership effectiveness, and team performance.
Over the past 18 years, Dr. Kelly has led hundreds of successful executive search engagements—many for Fortune 500 companies and nationally recognized hospital networks—specializing in selection, onboarding, and organizational alignment.
Her work in the healthcare sector spans over 30 years and includes deep operational knowledge, strategic advisement, and a reputation for excellence in high-stakes environments.
Recognized for her integrity, professionalism, and ability to navigate complex organizational challenges, Dr. Kelly partners with decision-makers to drive sustainable growth through targeted talent strategies, emotional intelligence development, and leadership transformation.
Whether advising C-suite leaders, coaching mid-career professionals, or implementing systems for strategic talent development, Dr. Kelly remains committed to empowering people and organizations to reach their full potential.