Ayonna Hammond

Organization Design and Talent Strategy Consulting

20+ years' experience in management consulting, organization design, and M&A

Proven accomplishments accelerating profitable business growth, expanding market reach, and transforming workplace culture

Skilled in workforce transition 

Lives in Atlanta, GA, and willing to travel

Ayonna is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) with a successful record of increasing company profitability in the U.S. and internationally. She has over 20 years of consulting experience developing profitable business solutions for iconic brands in dynamic, global environments. Prior to creating her own consulting practice, Ayonna spent six years at Deloitte Consulting and a decade with a large international trade firm. 
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She has a deep human-centered, organization design expertise and has built operating models and organization structures for new businesses, companies undergoing M&A activity and existing businesses that are seeking to improve organizational effectiveness. 

Ayonna holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Georgia State University and a Media Business certification from UCLA. She serves on the Board of Directors for the Community Foundation for Financial Literacy non-profit agency, where she helps prepare young people to live free from financial burden.

In her spare time you can find Ayonna traveling, keeping an eye on the latest style and music trends and rooting for her favorite sports teams: the Los Angeles Lakers, the Atlanta Falcons, and the Louisville Cardinals. 

Learn more about Ayonna at her website. 

“Ayonna is one of the sharpest, most perceptive consultants I've ever had the pleasure of working with. She cuts to the heart of the matter by knowing what questions to ask, and what level of detail to present to the client. These formidable skills combined with her natural ability at client relationships means that she easily creates non-threatening partnerships.”
~ Samantha Shahani, Head of Consumer Experience Strategy,  Elevance Health

ALL Testimonials

Carolyn Crampton - Field Operations, Chick-Fil-A
“Ayonna consistently delivers incredible work and demonstrates an impressive level of intention in everything she does. Her approach to challenges is both respectful and honoring, always striving for the best, rather than the easiest, solutions. Ayonna upholds high standards in all her endeavors and is committed to excellence. She excels at adapting to different workplace cultures, is highly agile, and is willing to put in extra effort, even working late into the night, to ensure success. Her thinking is exceptionally strategic, making her a valued and impactful contributor.”

Craig Williams - President, Nike Jordan Brand
“Ayonna was instrumental to the project's success. She served as an amazing thought partner for everyone involved. From late-night Zoom calls to extensive presentations, her optimism and strong commitment to the work and the team stood out. She never let the team down and left the organization in a significantly better place than when she first joined. Ayonna's contributions are deeply appreciated.”