Janell Snipes started her career in human resources with a focus on talent management over fifteen years ago. With 10 years of experience at the executive leadership level, she discovered a gap between strategy and execution that would lead to long-term impacts on strategic success and outcomes.

During her Human Resources career, Janell became a trusted advisor and coach to business leaders at all levels. As a Human Resources Director and member of executive leadership teams, she led the strategic processess including workforce planning, organizational design, succession planning processes, and culture building initiatives.

Janell has coached first-line managers, department leaders, division directors, and CEOs in creating incremental shifts in behavior that lead to broader shifts in culture. These experiences combined with her desire to help more organizations, Janell took to the stage intending to reach as many leaders as possible to understand the power of effective leadership and inclusion in their corporate sustainability efforts.

Janell is a sought-after coach and consultant who knows firsthand what is needed to support leaders in their daily activities and strategic efforts. Desiring to use her insider knowledge and experiences for the greater good, Janell founded her consulting firm, The Illumine Group, in 2020. In 2025, Oxford Rose Consulting evolved out of a desire to help organizations grow and scale people and operational efficiencies in the ever changing world of business. Janell is a trusted guide to help leaders and workplaces evolve for better futures.

If you are seeking someone to transform your teams and help your leaders evolve, Janell is the answer to your next event.