A Movement: MEL Growth Consulting’s Story
Empowering Businesses with Strategic HR Solutions and Bold Execution
At MEL Growth Consulting, our mission is to provide innovative HR solutions that drive sustainable business growth. Guided by our core values, we take a hands-on, results-driven approach to every partnership, ensuring our client’s success is always our top priority.
Modernize,
Elevate,
Lead,
and GROW.
Meet Our Founder: Meg Nelbach, PHR, SHRM-CP
MEL Growth Consulting was founded on a simple truth: growing a business is hard—but with the right people, culture, and strategy, it becomes a whole lot easier.
After years of building and leading People & Culture teams in environments ranging from scrappy startups to global enterprises—including VC-backed, publicly traded, SaaS/tech, commercial, and government contracting—Meg saw a clear pattern. Businesses at every stage face similar challenges: scaling too fast without the right support, burning out internal teams, and missing the chance to build something truly sustainable. Meg has been the HR team of one. She has led global departments. In every role, Meg found herself asking the same question: What if HR wasn’t just reactive—but a strategic advantage?
That question sparked the creation of MEL Growth Consulting—a firm built to meet companies where they are, with flexible, high-impact HR support that grows with them. MEL Growth Consulting offers more than services; we offer partnership, clarity, and momentum. Whether it’s a project, a fractional engagement, or just a few hours of guidance, MEL Growth Consulting helps businesses modernize their people strategies, elevate their operations, and lead with purpose.
Great companies are not built overnight. They are built intentionally—with the right people by your side.
Our Core Values
Get Sh*t Done
A sense of humor and serious results are not mutually exclusive. A little laughter along the way leads to even bigger wins. We believe in execution over excuses. Strategy is important, and action drives impact.
What This Means in Action:
✔ Proactive Problem-Solving – We work alongside our clients to proactively identify issues, tackle them head-on, and develop practical solutions that drive meaningful progress—together.
✔ Bias for Action – We move quickly and effectively, maximizing time and budgets for the greatest impact.
✔ Accountability & Ownership – We take responsibility for outcomes, stepping in where expertise is needed to solve challenges and deliver solutions.
Clear Communication
Transparency and clarity are the foundation of effective collaboration. We believe in straightforward communication, acknowledging different learning styles, and setting realistic objectives so everyone stays aligned and empowered.
What This Means in Action:
✔ Active Listening – We ask the right questions, analyze underlying factors, and collaborate to build long-term, sustainable solutions.
✔ Straightforward, No-Jargon Communication – We simplify complexity and adapt messaging to diverse learning styles—keeping everyone on the same page.
✔ Expectation Management – We use a clear framework of objectives, goals, strategies, and measures to communicate openly about priorities, set achievable targets, and deliver on our commitments.
Assume Positive Intentions
We approach our work and conversations with empathy, curiosity, and a belief in people’s good intentions—even in challenging situations. This mindset fosters stronger relationships, better outcomes, and creative problem-solving.
What This Means in Action:
✔ Opportunity-Oriented – We approach every situation with curiosity and an open mind, embracing challenges as opportunities for growth and innovation.
✔ Constructive Feedback Culture – Feedback is a powerful tool for learning and growth. We provide insightful, actionable feedback that helps businesses refine strategies, strengthen teams, and drive better outcomes.
✔ Trust from Day One – We extend trust at the outset, creating a safe environment for innovation.
Modernize, Elevate, Lead, and GROW.
Unlock the power of your people—turn HR into your competitive advantage. Let’s build a strategy for growth. Email us at connect@melgrowthconsulting.com.
Based in Fairfax City, Virginia, we proudly serve U.S.-based companies.