Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Stephanie Hodge is a dynamic and results-driven human resources executive with over two decades of experience leading strategic HR initiatives across diverse industries. As the Founder and CEO of EmpowHRment Partners, she and her team deliver tailored HR and business consulting solutions, specializing in delivering high-impact solutions to small and mid-sized companies across industries. Her consulting expertise spans strategic HR leadership, talent acquisition, performance management, benefits administration, and organizational development.
Dr. Hodge brings a collaborative and results-oriented approach to consulting, empowering clients to navigate change, optimize workforce performance, and build resilient HR infrastructures. Her career spans senior leadership roles at organizations such as PRGX, Inc. and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta, where she led large-scale HR transformations, implemented competitive compensation and benefits programs, and advised executive leadership on succession planning and employee engagement.
She holds a Doctorate in Business Administration with a specialization in HR Management, and a Master of Science Degree in Organization and Management and is a certified senior professional in HR (SPHR). Stephanie is an active contributor to the HR community through her involvement with SHRM, NAAAHR, and the Atlanta Black Chambers, and she serves as Treasurer and Board Member for Giving Health, a nonprofit organization. Dr. Hodge serves as a guest lecturer for Georgia State University, covering topics such as Strategic HR Management, the Gig Economy, and Succession Planning. Stephanie is a proud member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. where she has served on several committees and is formerly the community service committee chair.
Whether guiding startups through HR setup or advising established firms on strategic transformation, or serving her community, Stephanie delivers practical, scalable solutions that drive measurable results.