Our Team
Shontera Gillespie-Coleman
Senior HR Consultant
Shontera brings decades of strategic human resources and leadership experience, partnering with organizations to support growth, strengthen leadership, and develop high-performing teams. She has held senior roles including Chief People Officer and senior HR Business Partner for healthcare and global organizations, with a notable tenure at WakeMed Health & Hospitals. Her expertise includes talent management, workforce planning, employee engagement, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness.
Throughout her career, Shontera has worked closely with executive and leadership teams to align people strategy with business goals, guide organizations through change, and build inclusive workplace cultures that empower employees and drive results. She is known for balancing strategic insight with practical execution, helping organizations navigate complex people challenges with clarity and intention.
Shontera is deeply committed to community service and believes in the power of strong faith as a guiding principle in both her professional and personal life. She has a strong interest in community service through Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and as a board member of the Raleigh Rescue Mission. She also remains actively engaged in the HR community as a member of the Raleigh-Metro Society for Human Resource Management, contributing perspectives on best practices and emerging trends.
Originally from High Point, North Carolina, Shontera currently resides in Raleigh with her husband and two children and enjoys all things health and wellness. She holds a master’s degree in Human Resource Management from Central Michigan University and a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Relations/Human Resources from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
