Keely Denenberg, Senior VP – Marketing & Client Solutions

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Keely is an expert in talent lifecycle strategy and organizational effectiveness, with a strong focus on assessing and improving workplace culture, engagement, and talent management systems. As a consultant, she leads organizational assessments that include employee focus groups, stakeholder interviews, comprehensive surveys, and evaluations of internal HR processes. Her work helps organizations uncover patterns, identify root causes, and make informed decisions to improve the employee experience and business outcomes.

In her client engagement role, Keely oversees the successful delivery of consulting services across Orange Grove’s portfolio. She manages client relationships from initial scoping through implementation, ensuring alignment between project goals, stakeholder needs, and organizational outcomes. Her consultative approach supports both strategic partnership and day-to-day execution.

In addition to her assessment and client management work, Keely facilitates group alignment sessions, including retreats, strategy discussions, and protocol development workshops that support clearer collaboration and shared accountability. Her approach combines data-driven insights with inclusive facilitation techniques to drive organizational change.

Prior to joining Orange Grove Consulting, Keely led corporate educational partnerships at DeVry Works, the corporate training division of DeVry University. There, she partnered with HR and talent leaders across national corporations, nonprofits, and government entities to implement workforce development initiatives. Her industry experience spans retail, food service, manufacturing, airlines, hospitality, and healthcare.

Keely earned a BA in English Literature and Women’s Studies from Michigan State University and an MS in Human Resource Management from Keller Graduate School of Management. She is currently studying American Sign Language and serves as a parent-mentor for Hand to Hand, a nonprofit supporting families navigating NICU experiences.