EMPOWERING PEOPLE, IMPROVING WORKPLACES
The Powerhouses Behind RCC
With more than 40 years of combined experience, co-founders Nneka M. Craigwell and Latisha B. Russell bring together deep expertise in HR strategy, leadership development, emotional intelligence, and organizational transformation.
Committed to Making Growth Possible for All Organizations
We believe every organization, regardless of size or industry, deserves the opportunity to thrive through the power of its people. Our mission is to make Employee Skill Enhancement, Leadership Development, and Strategic HR Frameworks accessible to all, providing businesses with the tools and support they need to grow with confidence and purpose.
Thriving workplaces aren’t built by chance—they are shaped through intentional leadership, strong systems, and people-first strategies. Through customized solutions and practical expertise, we help organizations transform challenges into opportunities, strengthen culture, develop capable leaders, and drive meaningful results.
At Russell Craigwell, we empower businesses to transform insight into impact—building engaged teams, inspiring leadership at every level, and creating workplaces where talent thrives. With the right guidance and support, every organization can achieve lasting growth and impact.
Meet Your HR Leaders
From startups to global brands, across industries from healthcare to manufacturing, our founders have guided organizations in building high-performing teams, cultivating resilient leadership, and creating inclusive, people-first cultures.
Nneka M. Craigwell, PHR, SHRM-CP
Progressive HR Partner | Certified HR Professional | Relationship-Driven Business Owner | Two-Time LinkedIn Facilitator
Nneka M. Craigwell is a certified Human Resources professional with over 20 years of expertise in talent management, employee relations, and performance optimization. She has transformed workforces—from startups to international organizations—by fostering engagement, education, and efficiency. As a strategic HR business partner and consultant, she has guided front-line leaders, executives, and stakeholders while building and developing high-performing teams of administrative and HR professionals. Operating with agility across multiple business functions, Nneka crafts and executes HR strategies that align seamlessly with business objectives, fueling organizational growth. She’s on a mission to change the narrative around human resources—because HR isn’t just about policies and paperwork; it’s about people, purpose, and progress. A two-time LinkedIn Learning Facilitator and certified HR leader, Nneka blends thought leadership with action, creating inclusive, high-performing workplace cultures where businesses and people thrive. As co-founder of Russell Craigwell Consulting, she operates at the intersection of strategy and heart—proving that HR is about connection, transformation, and impact. Nneka is an active Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. member, dedicated to community service, youth programming, and career development initiatives. A natural leader, she is passionate about cultivating relationships and empowering others to grow and succeed. She believes HR professionals are the architects of organizational culture—not just compliance checkers or paper pushers. With trust, transparency, and results at the core of her work, she continues to shape the future of HR, one policy, one person, and one powerful conversation at a time. A proud graduate of Alabama State University and Keller Graduate School, Nneka is here to lead and innovate in the HR profession, one policy, one person, and one powerful conversation at a time.
Latisha B. Russell
Progressive HR Partner | Leadership Coach | Trauma-Informed Life Coach | Author | Transformational Speaker | Trauma Survivor
Latisha B. Russell is a powerhouse at the intersection of Human Resources Strategy, Emotional Wellness, and Authentic Leadership. With more than 20 years of experience, she has served as a Global HR Business Partner, Executive Coach, Author, and Transformational Speaker, helping organizations and leaders move from burnout and broken systems to brilliance and breakthrough. She is the Founder of Latisha B. Russell, LLC and Co-Founder of Russell Craigwell HR Consulting—two businesses dedicated to driving human-centered results across the workplace landscape. Latisha is known for her rare ability to merge business strategy with emotional insight, helping companies build bold, resilient, and people-first cultures. Her HR experience spans healthcare, retail, supply chain, marketing, and manufacturing, and she has delivered over $25 million in bottom-line impact through workforce planning, performance management, and strategic change initiatives. She has been a trusted advisor to C-Suite executives, a strategic coach through Black Enterprise, and a sought-after partner for global brands like Disney, Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, Capital One, Verizon, MARTA, Johns Hopkins, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and the FAA. Recognizing the pivotal role of human resources in corporate success, Latisha collaborates with organizations, offering in-depth, interactive training, workshops, and consulting services. Her programs bridge the gap between traditional HR practices and emotional intelligence, creating a synergy that transforms workplace culture. She enhances talent management strategies, improves performance evaluation systems, and optimizes organizational structures—while simultaneously cultivating emotional intelligence by developing employees’ self-awareness, empathy, and social skills. This dual approach results in more engaged teams, reduced conflicts, and improved talent retention. Latisha’s unique methodology equips HR professionals with tools to create psychologically safe environments, while empowering all employees to navigate workplace challenges with resilience and confidence. Latisha’s impact is deeply informed by her own lived leadership experiences—rising through the ranks while managing high expectations, navigating burnout, and redefining success on her own terms. She doesn’t just coach resilience—she has lived it. Her mission is rooted in the belief that leaders can drive results without compromising their wellbeing, authenticity, or personal fulfillment. Whether she’s leading a corporate workshop, coaching senior leaders, or commanding the stage at a leadership summit, Latisha’s message is consistent: “You are more than your title. You are more than your performance. You are equipped to lead with purpose and thrive with clarity”. Latisha holds a Master’s Degree in HR & Organizational Management, is credentialed in multiple HR disciplines, and has been recognized for her innovative leadership development strategies. She is the go-to voice for Preventing Burnout, Inclusive Leadership, Conflict Management, Change Navigation, Career Confidence, and building resilient workplaces where authenticity thrives.
