Ralph Kellogg, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, is the Chief Human Resources Officer for Lutheran Family Services in Omaha, Nebraska, where he leads the organization’s people strategy, including talent development, organizational culture, and Total Rewards initiatives that support a mission-driven workforce serving vulnerable communities.

Ralph is a TEDx speaker and the author of Leading While Human: Notes I Wish Someone Had Given Me, a collection of real-world leadership stories that explore the human experiences behind workplace decisions. His work focuses on helping leaders create workplaces where accountability, transparency, and humanity coexist.

In addition to his leadership role, Ralph has been published on Forbes.com and the SHRM Blog, where he writes about practical, people-centered leadership. He is passionate about helping organizations move beyond theory and focus on the real moments that shape employee trust, engagement, and culture.