Akilah Charlemagne is an influential Human Resources Business Partner and Relationship Builder with 22 years of experience working with Technology, Higher Education, Healthcare and Non-Profit organizations. She helps companies deliver exceptional results in Recruitment, Talent Development, Employee Engagement and Client Satisfaction. Akilah’s passion and purpose is to create remarkable experiences where professionals feel safe, energized, and empowered to take risks and propel their careers! She serves as a Senior HR Business Partner with Cox Communications.
Akilah experienced a period of career transition – during this time she learned the importance of continuous learning, personal branding & authentically connecting with others to build meaningful relationships. What excites Akilah about working with professionals is the opportunity to share Career Strategies that will have a positive impact on their lives.
She earned her BA in International Relations with a minor in Spanish from Mount Holyoke College. Akilah serves as the President for SHRM-Atlanta and is the Co-Founder of ATL HR CREW.
Akilah was born in St. Vincent & the Grenadines, grew up in New York City and has lived in Atlanta (off and on) since 2001. She enjoys traveling with her family and friends and is the reigning UNO champion in the Charlemagne home. Her LIFE and WORK principles include “Be Positive. . .Be Authentic. . .Be Resourceful. . .Be BOLD and Pay it Forward!”
