Kinyata serves as Chief People & Operations Officer at CJRW, an expanded role of her original position, Chief People Officer, which she assumed in 2023. In this expanded position, she now oversees all internal operations as well as the finance team, in addition to her existing responsibilities managing performance, employee relations and learning & development. She enjoys serving as a strategic business and integral thought partner with leadership and as a trusted advocate, resource and sounding board for employees. Her credentials include a bachelor’s in business administration from Harding University, a master’s in business administration from the University of Central Arkansas and over a decade of experience in human resources leadership roles.

When she’s not working, you can find her rooting for her beloved Chicago Cubs, traveling for concerts, attending Broadway shows and performing in local theater, solo traveling — then finally giving in and binge watching a show once it’s already gained popularity. Most notably, she enjoyed acting as a featured extra in the number one Hallmark movie of 2018, Christmas at Graceland.