Meet The HYPE Team

Founder & CEO
Audrey Wyche
With over 25 years of managerial and leadership experience in human resources, Audrey’s expertise spans a wide array of focus areas including employee engagement, workforce/talent development, and talent acquisition. Audrey thrives on challenging the process to achieve better outcomes and is deeply committed to advocating for employees. Audrey’s passion lies in sharing information and empowering individuals to reach their full potential.

Communications Officer
Khia Bridges
Khia is an experienced leader with over 25 years of expertise spanning communications (including graphic, visual, and corporate), HR, talent development, project and process management, and customer service. She is deeply passionate about helping others succeed both personally and professionally, as well as serving her community.

Board Member
Dr. Cheryl Jester-George
Cheryl has over 40 years of college administration experience in Student Affairs. She currently serves as an adjunct professor and the Director of MBA and Graduate Programs at Clark Atlanta Univ. School of Business. In this capacity, her responsibilities encompass policy setting, implementation, and evaluation of the graduate programs. Cheryl takes pride in her mentoring of young people, using every opportunity to challenge their critical thinking.

Board Member
Tracy Roberts
Currently serving as Senior Vice President of Human Resources at Coach USA, Tracy brings extensive executive HR leadership experience to the table. Her executive professional journey also includes various significant roles within UPS businesses. These positions range from Vice President of H.R. for UPS Airlines to H.R. Director with global responsibilities spanning U.S. and international HR domains. Tracy’s has high praises from her community with her volunteerism and board member commitments.

Board Member
Monterius George
A recent graduate of the University of West Georgia, majoring in Sport Management. Monterius is currently supporting the sports department as an assistant as he prepares to join the corporate workforce. Known for his top qualities including strong communication skills, diligence, and hardworking nature, Monterius is most proud of his unwavering enthusiasm to succeed.

Secretary/Grants Officer
Karletta Duncan
As the CEO and Founder of Visionary Ventures Consulting, Karletta seamlessly integrates her expertise as a HR professional and Grant writer, boasting over 20 years of extensive experience. Her HR background spans diverse areas such as Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, Communications, Inclusion & Diversity, and Compensation. Moreover, Karletta is deeply committed to mentoring and advising young professionals as they embark on their journey into the workforce.

Data Analytics Coordinator
Dr. Robert Palechek
A retired United States Marine Corps Sergeant Major with 24.5 years of dedicated service, Robert is currently a Human Resource Professional at United Parcel Service. With a focus in Talent Management and Optimization, Robert specializes in data analytics, program evaluation, surveys, and leadership development. Noteworthy accomplishments include being a published author of "Advance and Enrich: The Career Lattice Model of Workforce Progression.

Board Member
Justin Daniels
CEO and Founder of HMK. As a young professional with several years of sales expertise and a strong foundation in customer service across diverse industries, Justin excels in leadership, strategy, and fostering teamwork. Beyond business, Justin’s passions extend to music, with an enthusiasm for songwriting.

Board Member
Jamice Arnold, Evangelist
As a Financial Professional with over 33 years of experience in Financial Banking, including licensure as a FINRA Broker/Dealer Securities Representative, Jamice showcases her expertise in her current role as an Underwriting Support Analyst at Truist Securities. Beyond her career, Jamice dedication to church ministry remains at the forefront of her priorities.
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Legal Advisor
Ricardo Simmonds
Staff attorney at Charitable Allies.
