Conrad Pinnock is a strategic HR leader and advisor who helps nonprofit leaders design people-centered systems and structures to advance their missions. With 18+ years of executive experience, he specializes in aligning organizational design with strategic goals and building leadership capacity for sustainable growth.

As Chief People Officer at Project Renewal, Conrad led comprehensive organizational redesign for a 900+ employee social services organization, embedding equity into strategic decision-making processes and governance. His systematic approach delivered measurable results: reducing disruptive turnover from 45% to 36%, cutting time-to-hire by 50%, and generating $1.2M in cost savings through strategic benefits redesign.

Conrad has guided organizations through critical growth phases, including supporting scaling from $54M to $130M budget while maintaining operational excellence. A certified leadership coach through the Hudson Institute, he brings particular strength to developing leadership capacity and organizational effectiveness.

Currently providing strategic consulting while pursuing senior HR executive opportunities, Conrad holds an MPA from NYU’s Wagner School of Public Service.

Conrad’s approach centers on connecting people strategy directly to mission outcomes, ensuring organizational structures and leadership practices align with strategic priorities.