Bianca Colbert has extensive HR experience and is certified both by the Society of Human Resources Management as a Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) and the HR Certification Institute as a Professional in HR (PHR). Bianca’s passion for people and making a difference has resulted in a 17-year commitment to serving nonprofit, mission-driven organizations, with the majority of her management career working for a Maryland licensed provider serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Her background consists of oversight over general HR functions, with a focus on recruitment and retention, compensation, professional development, coaching and mentoring, organizational change, and strategic planning. Her passion for people and giving back led to her joining a national SHRM affiliate Board of Directors in 2019, where she now serves as the President-Elect. Bianca continues to expand her knowledge base by maintaining a pulse on HR trends and best practices and staying connected to her community and networks.