Our Team

Leadership

Meet the Team Behind BNX

At BNX Business Advisors, we believe powerful results start with powerful people. Our team is made up of passionate professionals with decades of combined experience across HR, leadership development, compliance, organizational strategy, and workplace culture transformation.

What sets us apart? We don’t just consult—we partner.

We’re proud to introduce not only our core team but also a dynamic group of BNX Advisors—specialists from across the country who bring diverse industry experience, cultural insight, and strategic depth to every project we take on.

Whether you’re navigating compliance, restructuring your organization, building leadership pipelines, or aligning your culture for long-term growth, our team is here to guide you every step of the way.

Yara Banks, MBA, CHRMAPFounder & CEO

A visionary leader, HR strategist, and acclaimed author of The Executive Blindspot: How Misalignment with HR Impacts Your Bottom Line. With over 20 years of combined experience in HR, operations, and leadership development, Yara has earned a reputation as a trusted advisor to C-suite executives across industries. She specializes in helping organizations align their human resources strategies with overarching business goals, transforming HR into a measurable driver of growth, profitability, and innovation. A certified Woman and Minority-Owned Business leader, Yara has worked with Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and small businesses, offering insights that bridge the gap between leadership vision and workforce execution. 

Why Our Advisors Matter

Our Advisor Group is more than just a brain trust. They are entrepreneurs, educators, former executives, and subject matter experts who share our belief that HR done right is a revenue driver—not a cost center.

They support us on large-scale initiatives, government contracts, specialty training programs, and thought leadership—all under the BNX banner. Each Advisor is carefully selected for their expertise, integrity, and commitment to inclusive, actionable change.

Together, We Bring:

  • Cross-Industry Experience: From healthcare to tech, nonprofit to public sector—we’ve walked in your shoes.

  • Nationwide Reach, Local Impact: Our advisors are located across the country, allowing us to respond with regional nuance and national strength.

  • Real-World Expertise: We’re not just consultants. We’re former  HROs, DEI strategists, educators, investigators, and business builders.

  • Collaborative Power: We believe in shared success. Our team works together—and with you—to solve your most complex business challenges.

📣 Want to work with one of our Advisors?
Let us know your challenge—we’ll match you with the right expert to deliver results that matter.

Our Team of Leading Advisors

Michelle GinesLeadership Development & Strategic Initiative Advisor

Core Specialties Offered:

  • Strategic Omnichannel Marketing & Engagement Execution
     Michelle has led large-scale, data-driven marketing campaigns for national health insurers, optimizing digital communications across 27 states using tools like Salesforce, Adobe, and Google Analytics to drive member engagement and brand visibility.
  • Organizational Change & Leadership Development Consulting
     Leveraging McKinsey and Deloitte-inspired frameworks, Michelle has successfully guided faith-based and community health organizations through major operational transitions, creating scalable training programs, facilitating executive retreats, and enhancing organizational cohesion and impact.

Vincent Morales Sales, CHRACurriculum Development Advisor

Core Specialties Offered:
  • Program and Event Execution for HR Initiatives
     Vincent excels in coordinating and executing HR-related webinars, workshops, and events, ensuring seamless logistics, communication, and post-event follow-ups that meet organizational goals.
  • Training Content Development and Stakeholder Engagement
     With expertise in designing training materials and supporting content creation, Vincent effectively engages stakeholders and ensures that HR resources are aligned with participant needs and expectations.

Angela Batterson, M.S., CHDMMarketing Technology & Process Innovation Advisor

Core Specialties Offered:
  • Marketing and Creative Strategy –  Angela brings over 12 years of experience crafting digital and traditional advertising campaigns, developing impactful brand identities, and designing high-converting websites and user experiences. Her work spans SEO, PPC, email marketing, social media, and print, all supported by a deep understanding of marketing automation and customer engagement strategies.
  • Data Analytics and Operational Efficiency – Angela designs KPI dashboards, implements business intelligence tools, and develops custom software solutions that streamline business processes.

Kimberly Young, MBA, PMP, CCMPProject and Change Management Advisor

Core Specialties Offered:

  • Regulatory Compliance Program Leadership – Kimberly has successfully led the design and execution of end-to-end compliance initiatives across Fortune 500 organizations, ensuring strict adherence to local, state, and federal regulations while improving operational efficiency.
  • Change Management & Stakeholder Integration – As a certified Prosci Change Management Practitioner, she excels in driving enterprise adoption through well-orchestrated communication strategies, stakeholder alignment, and change impact mitigation across diverse teams and leadership tiers.

Kevin Dyson, PhDInstructional Leadership & Team Performance Advisor

Core Specialties Offered:

  • Organizational & Instructional Leadership – Dr. Dyson specializes in aligning school operations with district and state objectives, driving measurable academic outcomes, and advancing instructional effectiveness.
  • Leadership Coaching & Motivational Speaking – With a natural ability to inspire, Dr. Dyson delivers coaching and keynote addresses that galvanize teams, empower educators, and promote youth achievement at scale.

Brian Gines, CMHC, CLCCross-Functional Team Leadership Advisor

Core Specialties Offered:

  • Sales Enablement & Team Development: Brian brings a rare combination of field-tested sales execution and leadership coaching, having trained and led high-performing Medicare sales teams that consistently exceeded revenue goals across multiple territories.
    Healthcare Contracting & Compliance Leadership: With direct experience managing provider networks, aligning contracts to regulatory requirements, and maintaining 98% amendment success, Brian is a standout expert in complex healthcare negotiations.

Frances McMiller, MA, LMHCMental Health Systems & Leadership Support Advisor

Core Specialties Offered:

  • Behavioral Health Program Development & Intervention: Frances brings specialized skills in CBT, behavior modification, and developmental support, uniquely positioning her to design and execute impactful mental health initiatives across age groups and settings.
  • Coaching, Consulting & Capacity Building: With extensive experience as a qualified supervisor and speaker, Frances supports both individuals and organizations with mental wellness strategies, staff training, and culturally responsive care models.

Abigail DurstClient Relations Support

Core Specialties Offered:

  • Administrative Workflow Management: Abigail brings advanced skills in appointment coordination, clerical operations, and CRM utilization—streamlining day-to-day logistics and client interfacing.
  • Client Communication & Service Delivery: With a background in customer-facing roles and internal coordination, Abigail excels in maintaining client satisfaction and managing multi-channel communications to resolve service concerns efficiently.

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