Meet Wren

Wren Mitchell

Wren brings over two decades of strategic HR leadership to our company, embodying the role of a visionary leader and people champion. Her approach is rooted in empathy and courage, focusing on empowering individuals, igniting potential, driving innovation, and catalyzing transformational change. Wren's international experience, particularly in Asia, has refined her inclusive leadership approach. She brings a global mindset to our company, championing cross-cultural understanding and innovative problem-solving that drives our success in an interconnected world.

Wren's key strengths lie in fostering agile, empathetic leaders who inspire innovation, drive purpose, and foster a culture of integrity and social responsibility. She excels at shaping adaptive, inclusive environments where diversity fuels creativity, collaboration thrives, and holistic well-being is prioritized. Her expertise extends to building a robust pipeline of future-ready leaders, nurturing a culture of continuous learning, and aligning individual aspirations with organizational goals to create a high-performance, purpose-driven workforce. Additionally, Wren expertly navigates complex workplace dynamics, conducting thorough and impartial investigations, and facilitating constructive resolutions that maintain trust and organizational integrity.

Throughout her career, Wren has orchestrated people strategies aligned with business objectives, driving workforce optimization, fostering high-performance cultures, and cultivating inclusive environments across diverse industries. She has spearheaded innovative talent and performance programs, strengthening retention, succession, and overall organizational effectiveness. Wren has pioneered the design and implementation of global speak-up initiatives, fostering a culture of trust, transparency, and ethical decision-making at all levels. She has also successfully steered organizations through growth, integrations, and restructuring.

Wren's leadership extends beyond traditional HR boundaries, embodying a holistic approach to organizational success. Through her unique blend of strategic insight, empathetic leadership, and commitment to fostering inclusive, high-performing cultures, Cardinal Wren Consulting empowers organizations and individuals to unlock their full potential, transform cultures, and achieve sustainable growth in today's dynamic business landscape.

Board Membership

1-in-3 kids in America are growing up without a sustained, adult mentor in their lives today, and in the Triangle, there is an estimated 42,454 children living at or below the federal poverty level. Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Triangle (BBBST) exists to break the cycle of generational poverty through the creation and support of one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. We recruit, screen, match, and support the Big/Little (mentor/mentee) relationship. We view mentors and mentorship differently than other organizations. For us, it is more than tutoring or offering advice; it is building meaningful connections for a bigger future for our youth. All our efforts serve as tools to disrupt and dismantle the systems of racial inequality, oppression, and poverty.