Ralph Kellogg

Ralph Kellogg is the Executive Vice President for People and Training at Lutheran Family Services, bringing over 20 years of experience in human resources, leadership development, and organizational strategy. He holds advanced degrees in business, negotiation, and human resources and is dual-certified as an SPHR and SHRM-SCP.

Ralph is an adjunct instructor at Bellevue University and the University of Nebraska at Omaha, and he mentors emerging HR professionals through the Human Resources Association of the Midlands (HRAM). As founder of Connection Points Consulting, he provides HR consulting and team coaching, with a focus on inclusion, mental well-being, and organizational culture.

Ralph is a dedicated advocate for mental health awareness. Drawing from his own experiences in navigating mental health challenges, he openly shares his story to reduce stigma and foster understanding. Through speaking engagements and professional platforms, Ralph highlights how organizations can create inclusive, supportive, and welcoming environments for individuals who may be struggling, reinforcing the importance of empathy, transparency, and connection in the workplace.

A published writer in Forbes.com, the HR Gazette, and the SHRM Blog, Ralph is also a TEDx Omaha speaker and frequent presenter at regional and national HR conferences. He serves on the boards of the Tri-Faith Initiative, The Visiting Nurses Association, the Nebraska NAMI State Board, and Threshold.

Kellogg was recently recognized by The CIO World as one of the Most Inspiring LGBTQ Influences to Follow, and by Time Iconic as a Human Resources Visionary.