Our consultants average over fifteen years of hands-on experience with companies ranging from Fortune 100s to startups. They’ve worked in multiple industries including technology, professional services, games/entertainment, as well as life sciences and nonprofit. Our team has seen and done it before so you don’t have to reinvent the wheel.

Sr. People Ops Consultant

Dawn Adams

She/Her

Dawn has 30 years of human resources experience, including as a leader at the VP level. With proven consulting knowledge and expertise, Dawn provides solutions and results to a variety of industries, organizational structures, and individuals at all levels. Dawn also serves as an expert witness in employment law cases.

Expertise in: Policy design and implementation, career pathing; outplacement, organizational development, HR management and strategy, employment law compliance, employee relations: diversity & inclusion, and performance management.

Industries include: Healthcare, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Legal & Insurance, and Technology.

Outside of work, Dawn loves motorcycling, gourmet cooking, international travel, and continuous learning.

Sr. People Ops Consultant

Steven Brown

He/Him

Steve has 25 plus years of Human Resources and Organizational Development leadership and management experience. He has served in multiple industries, in for-profit, non-profit, public, and VC backed organizations from small to large, and in executive, strategic and operational roles.

Expertise in: Total rewards, employee relations, recruitment & staffing, workforce planning, performance management, career development, manager coaching, legal/compliance/policy communications, and succession planning

Industries include: Biotech, Life sciences, Healthcare, Human services, Retail, and Technology services

Outside of work, Steven loves mentoring grad students transitioning careers at Seattle U, travel locally and internationally, and movies and books – particularly adventure, sci-fi, and any “rockumentary”

Sr. People Ops Consultant

Kristy Burke

She/Her

Kristy is an accomplished HR Business Partner with over 20 years of experience. She has a people first approach and specializes in developing strategies and solutions to support business objectives, enable leaders, and build successful teams. She has worked for established technology companies, including Microsoft and Amazon, as well as dynamic and rapidly growing organizations such as Blue Origin.

Expertise in: Employee relations. performance management, organizational design, talent management, change management, compliance, and HR system integration

Industries include: High tech, Aerospace, eCommerce, Gaming, Finance, Media, and Consulting

Outside of work, Kristy loves traveling, painting, and early career mentoring

People Ops Consultant

Christine Byrne

She/Her

Christine has 10 years of experience primarily working with early to mid stage growth companies across HR and Recruiting. With the ability to keep the big picture in mind and an eye for details, she translates HR into people-focused programs and processes to build and maintain a healthy company culture, streamline people operations and ultimately meet business goals. 

Expertise in: Company culture, HR foundations including HR systems, benefits and compensation, diversity and inclusion, employee experience and talent acquisition.

Industries include: Technology (primarily software), Education, Professional Services and E-Commerce 

Outside of work, Christine loves to explore the outdoors, travel and spend time on her 1976 30 ft. sailboat. 

Sr. People Ops Consultant

Caitlin Cable

She/Her

Cait has more than 20 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, Employee Development, and Senior HR leadership roles. Most of her career has been spent in the technology sector, with a total of 18 years combined at Microsoft and Caradigm. Most recently, Cait led HR for FareStart, a Seattle nonprofit dedicated to providing solutions to poverty, homelessness, and hunger.

Expertise in: Culture development, employee engagement, talent acquisition, people management, employee relations, business strategy, HR leadership, supporting rapid growth, and right-sizing a workforce

Industries include: Technology, Healthcare, Hospitality, and Nonprofit

Outside of work, Cait loves to travel internationally, cook and entertain, and do volunteer work in schools. Cait is also a volunteer advisor to local nonprofits.

Sr. People Ops Consultant

Shauna Chernicoff

She/Her

Shauna has 14+ years of experience in HR leadership roles. She has spent the majority of her career working with early to mid-stage tech companies.  Shauna is great at driving culture and business outcomes and her superpowers include employee experience, DEI, compensation, employee relations, and people operations. She loves to strategize with teams to build solutions that help people succeed and scale for growth in a smart, sensible, and fun way.

Expertise in: Employee engagement, mergers & acquisitions, performance management, talent acquisition & inclusive hiring, employee relations, DEI, compensation, benefits, and total rewards

Industries include: Start Ups (Series A-C), Private Equity, Software Development, Design, Video Management Solutions, Communications, DEI/HR Consulting

Sr. People Ops Consultant

Ashlee Christian

She/Her

Ashlee is a People Operations Consultant with over 14 years of experience in Human Resources, Business Operations, and Community Development roles. She is most passionate about the health and wellness of employees and organizations, providing tools to define and understand individual core values, communication styles, and working relationships. Her hope is to inspire teams to be kinder, more mindful, and work more seamlessly during these difficult times.

Expertise in: Trauma-informed HR, bereavement & grief in the workplace,  organizational wellness, conflict resolution, total rewards, HRIS implementation, employee engagement, employee relations, and visual design & branding

Industries include: Nonprofit, Advertising, Biotechnology, Video game development, and SAAS

Outside of work, Ashley loves volunteering, traveling, camping, and linguistics

Sr. People Ops Consultant

Janet Cho

She/Her

Janet has spent 20+ years achieving people results for high-tech companies including Google and Microsoft. She has built and led worldwide HR generalist and staffing teams. Janet has worked and consulted at companies of all sizes; from 5 to 65,000 employees. Janet’s expertise is helping companies grow and scale effectively. She enjoys adapting her large company experience into workable solutions for any sized company.

Expertise in: Performance management, employee relations, change management, organization design, mergers & acquisitions, career pathing, and recruiting and compensation

Industries include: Primarily hightech

Outside of work, Janet loves to travel, rock climb, volunteer, and spend time with her family and dog.

Sr. People Ops Consultant

Julia Dallas

She/Her

Julia has over 20 years of HR experience in HR business partner and leadership roles for organizations with locations across the globe. She is well versed at working with organizations going through change due to business expansion and reductions, new ventures, mergers and acquisitions, and change in ownership. She has an extensive background supporting privately owned organizations, startups, and working with executive leadership, founders, and private equity firms.

Expertise in: Employee & labor relations, employee engagement, performance management, mergers & acquisitions, total rewards, budgeting & business plans, career & succession planning, business analytics, and compliance

Industries include: Technology, Financial services, Retail Manufacturing & supply chain, Real estate, Education, Nonprofit, and Healthcare

Outside of work, Julia loves to mentor women in business and travel.

Sr. People Ops Consultant

Marty Fisher

He/Him

Marty has more than 25 years of high impact human resources success with some of the world’s best-known brands, including Starbucks, Abercrombie & Fitch, T-Mobile, Olive Garden, Red Lobster, Flextronics, and BECU. The results he brings demonstrate that practical, effective human resources expertise is transferable across industries, company size, and organizational lifecycles. Marty is a published newspaper and magazine writer and began his career as a high school English teacher and coach.

Expertise in: HR strategy, performance management, organizational culture, employee relations, talent acquisition, learning & development, legal compliance, and HR technology

Industries include: Retail/hospitality, Finance, Commercial Real Estate, Telecommunications, Technology, and Nonprofits & Government

Outside of work, Marty loves sports, business and travel writing, outdoor sports, and international food

Sr. People Ops Consultant

Kimberly Freeman

She/Her

Kim has 20 years of HR experience in HR Business Partner and leadership roles. She spent the majority of her time in technology, financial and healthcare companies. She’s also spent a number of years teaching human resources fundamentals.

Expertise in: Performance management, employee relations, conflict resolution, mergers/acquisitions, culture integration, and compensation & benefits.

Industries include: Technology, Financial services, Healthcare, and Retail. International experience included partnering/supporting leaders in India, Sweden, Switzerland, UK, Dubai, Singapore and Australia.

Outside of work, Kimberly loves mentoring less experienced HR professionals, traveling internationally, and volunteering with Habitat for Humanity of Wake County. Kimberly is also a nonprofit board member at Haven House Services.

Sr. People Ops Consultant

Kristen Glenn

She/Her

Kristen is a results-oriented HR professional with over 15 years of HR experience in HR Leadership and Business Partner roles. She has worked for both large and small companies, including WaMu, KPMG and Forsythe Technology. Most recently, she led the HR function of a technology startup and consulted for various technology, professional services and publishing companies.

Expertise in: Performance management, compensation, Benefits, organizational design, employee relations, employee engagement, HR policy, mergers & acquisitions, and compliance

Industries include: Professional Services, Banking, Nonprofit, and Technology

Outside of work, Kristen loves international travel, paddleboarding, and kayaking. Kristen is a board member and compensation committee chair at St. Anne School and a member of the National Charity League.

Sr. People Ops Consultant

Jennifer M. Harris

She/Her

Jennifer is an HR leader with a proven track record for exceptional and effective relationship management and positive outcomes. She guides, consults, and coaches clients to achieve their business goals through the lens of their employees. Jennifer is a trusted, strategic HR partner who has engaged with small businesses across multiple industries to meet their organizational and employee needs.

Expertise in: Employee life cycle, hiring strategies, organizational design, performance management, employee relations, onboarding, and talent management

Industries include: Professional Services, Legal, Technology, Financial Services, and Nonprofit

Outside of work, Jennifer loves to travel, watch her kids and the Mariners play baseball, and take hikes with her chocolate lab.

Sr. People Ops Consultant

Tedesha Henry

She/Her

Tedesha has experience in many different HR leadership roles. She spent the majority of her time in small to mid-sized companies in multiple industries helping them scale. She focuses on aligning people strategies and efforts to meet the needs of the business. Tedesha has international experience that includes supporting employees in Dubai, Germany, India, Singapore, and the UK. She values communication, problem solving, and collaboration.

Expertise in: Performance management, employee relations, recruitment, benefits, and training and development

Industries include: Finance, Legal, Education, Technology, and Payments

Outside of work, Tedesha loves DIY projects, international travel, and is a member of NBMBAA.

People Ops Consultant

Arpree Hicks

She/Her

Arpree is an accomplished and driven human resources professional with 9+ years of experience in all aspects of human resources management. Trusted consultant with strong leadership skills, extensive multitasking skills, and the ability to perform well independently and/or collaboratively while providing advice and expertise to clients on any HR concerns. Subject matter expert with employment laws including ADA, FMLA, and HIPAA.

Expertise in: Employee relations, recruitment & selection, compensation & benefits, performance management, HRIS technology management, HR data & analytics, and HR compliance

Industries include: Telematics, Education, Nonprofit, Family immigration, Tech (software), Retail, and Marketing

Outside of work, Arpree loves to help others by participating in community outreach, advocacy work, and mentorship & coaching.

Sr. People Ops Consultant

Amy Higgins

She/Her

Amy has over 20 years of HR experience partnering with senior leadership teams and owners in all areas of HR management. She spent the majority of her time in small to mid-size engineering, technology, and manufacturing companies with recent experience at Getty Images, Amazon, Amperity, Trilogy Equity, Umbra Cuscinetti, and Remitly.

Expertise in: Creating a high performing culture, defining total rewards strategy, coaching leaders, managing complex employee relations issues, and has global HR experience with employment, compliance, and benefits in APAC, EMEA, LATAM

Industries include: Engineering, Technology (software), Manufacturing, Aerospace, and Venture Capital

Outside of work, Amy loves to volunteer with organizations focused on women in transition, spend time with family, hike, and play tennis.

Sr. Compensation Consultant

Shari Kalsta

She/Her

With 20 years of Human Resources, Compensation, and Organizational Development experience, Shari has learned the value of trust and communication in her working relationships. She believes in companies with strong values and a sincere determination to do the right thing. Shari’s extensive background across multiple industries ensures creativity and experience feeds into her problem solving approach.

Expertise in: Compensation programs, pay equity analysis, market benchmarking, salary structures, incentive plan design, career pathing, organizational development, job descriptions, and data visualization

Industries include: Tech, Banking, Information Security, Nonprofit, Logistics and Warehouse, Retail, Digital Marketing, and Management Consulting

Outside of work, Shari loves gardening, yoga, travel, classic boat restoration, and continuous learning.

Sr. People Ops Consultant

Carrie Nelson

She/Her

Carrie has 25 years of experience in Human Resources with a Master’s degree in HR Management and a Ph.D. in Industrial-Organizational Psychology. She enjoys coaching managers and continually improving HR processes to be more effective and efficient. She previously lived and worked in London and has clients across the U.S., Canada, the UK, and Australia.

Expertise in: Policies & procedures, recruiting strategies, compensation & benefits analysis, Performance management, succession planning, cultural & organizational assessments, and strategic planning

Industries include: Nonprofit, Healthcare, Education, Energy, Legal, Insurance, Real Estate, and Supply Chain

Outside of work, Carrie loves to travel and flip houses. Carrie is also a volunteer board of director for her local humane society and a wish granter for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

People Ops Consultant

Noelle Nightingale

She/Her

Noelle has 10 years of experience across HR and leadership roles in higher education, nonprofit, and research organizations. She brings her background as a research librarian to her work as an HR professional, and her strengths are in leveraging data, identifying solutions, and creating processes to support employee success. She also freelances as a researcher supporting nonfiction authors in HR, leadership, business, self help, and DEI.

Expertise in: HR tool implementation and administration, compensation planning, management coaching, employee development, and process improvement

Industries include: Global Health, Higher Education. Information Management, Nonprofit, Research, Legal, and Consumer Services

Outside of work, Noelle loves board games, running & strength training, reading, and bird watching.

Sr. People Ops Consultant

Julie Nyberg

She/Her

Julie brings a global and diverse perspective on business and people. She has 20 years in HR leadership and coaching roles at tech companies including Microsoft, Amazon, Nintendo, federal government, and start-ups. Julie is passionate about collaborating to design and implement custom human-centered solutions to build scalable results and positive customer and employee experiences.

Expertise in: Performance management, leadership development & coaching, employee relations & investigations, organizational design, recruitment, and compensation

Industries include: eCommerce, Tech, Gaming & VR, Digital Currency, Seafood & Timber, Retail, Federal Government, and Military

Outside of work, Julie loves volunteering, documentaries, travel, and aviation.

Sr. People Ops Consultant

Pam Oyanagi

She/Her

Pam is a senior HR professional with over 35 years of experience with companies including Apple Inc., Uber Technologies, and Adobe Systems. Her experience spans multiple HR disciplines with more recent work on HR/ER consulting, ER investigations, leadership, mentoring, and has international experience including assignments in Europe. Pam is also a state licensed Private Investigator.

Expertise in: Employee relations, workplace investigations, HR business partnering, performance management, mentoring and training, and equity compensation

Industries include: High Tech

Outside of work, Pam loves volunteering, documentaries, travel, and aviation.

Sr. People Ops Consultant

Katie Peterson

She/Her

Katie is a versatile HR pro, with over 20 years of progressive HR experience. She has spent a majority of her career at larger, values based, purpose driven organizations including Starbucks, REI, and Whole Foods. She built the People Function from the ground up at a high growth tech consulting firm developing an HR strategy, leading people operations, leadership development, and employee experience.

Expertise in: People strategy & roadmap planning, HR program design & management, performance & talent management, organizational design, and curriculum development/facilitation

Industries include: Technology, eCommerce, Retail, Hospitality, Grocery, Consumer Products, Professional Services/IT Consulting, and Nonprofit

Outside of work, Katie loves outdoor activities with family. Katie is also an active member of the DEI Committee at Concordia University and is pursuing a Masters in Psychology.

Sr. People Ops Consultant

Eliza Polly

She/Her

Eliza has 25+ years of HR experience in Talent Acquisition, Talent Development, Compensation, and Leadership roles. Most of her career has been spent in high tech, beginning with Expedia’s initial spinout from Microsoft followed by several startups in growth mode.  She has extensive experience building foundational People functions from the ground up and serving on leadership teams.

Expertise in: Talent assessment, talent acquisition, talent development, compensation, performance management, culture development, organizational design, and HR tech implementation

Industries include: Technology Startups, SaaS and Consumer, Gaming, Healthcare, Travel, and Telecommunications

Outside of work, Eliza loves traveling, cooking/baking, animal rights & rescue, and Big Brothers/Big Sisters.

Sr. People Ops Consultant

Jennifer Pratt

She/Her

Jennifer has 10 years of HR experience in People Operations and Leadership roles. She has worked in corporate, small to mid-size startups experiencing high growth. She has also worked through diligence pre-acquisition and to transition startups post-acquisition into corporate culture. She has worked to build and scale People Operation functions as a team of one and has also worked with a supported HR team.

Expertise in: Performance management, employee relations, onboarding, process development, overall people strategy

Industries include: Real Estate, Hospitality, Event Marketing, and SaaS

Outside of work, Jennifer loves personal development, supporting women in technology, promoting people operations with compassion, and representation in the outdoor community.

Sr. People Ops Consultant

Aja Reid

She/Her

Aja has over 15 years of HR experience in HR Business Partner and leadership roles. She spent the majority of her career in the Biotech, Education, and Healthcare industries including Duke University Health System. Most recently, she’s worked with a number of nonprofits and startups standing up for Employee Relations and Talent Management functions.

Expertise in: Employee relations, talent management, culture development, career pathing, organizational design, performance management, HR analytics, and DEI

Industries include: Nonprofit, Biotech, Education, Healthcare, Logistics, Hospitality, and Legal

Outside of work, Aja loves music, fashion, traveling with family, watching documentaries, and volunteering/philanthropy.

Sr. Compensation Consultant

Megan Russell

She/Her

Megan has over 20 years of experience, in increasingly complex compensation roles. She has spent the majority of her time at Washington based companies including Nordstrom and Alaska Airlines. Prior to going into compensation, Megan held a variety of operational and analytical aviation roles. She also worked for several nonprofits.

Expertise in: Compensation strategy & plan design, market pricing, data & analysis, pay structures, pay equity, compensation, communication, and career pathing

Industries include: Retail, Technology, Logistics & Distribution, Fashion, Aviation, Marketing, Finance, and Nonprofit

Outside of work, Megan loves reading as many books as possible, supporting local schools, and helping immigrants and refugees with English for Work.

People Ops Consultant

Seth Sherrin

He/Him

Seth has 11 years of Strategic HR experience in Senior HR Business Partner and People Operation leadership roles with 5 years of industry experience and 6 years in consulting. Seth has consulted with a number of Fortune 50 companies, including Lowes and Amazon. Seth has additionally supported small to midsize businesses in HR and People Operation core functions. More recently, he’s worked leading People Operations at PolicyGenius.

Expertise in: Policy and process design, training & development, employee relations, performance management, leave management, talent management, benefit and reward design, and compliance management

Industries include: Retail, Gaming, Tech, Education, and Nonprofit

Outside of work, Seth loves international travel and ultra light backpacking.

Sr. People Ops Consultant

Sloane Larson-Shidler

She/Her

Sloane has over 11 years of HR experience in Recruiting, as well as People Operations generalist and leadership roles. Sloane has since spent the majority of her career at high growth tech startups creating and building out the People Operations function and teams. Sloane enjoys partnering with business leaders to solve challenging problems in scalable and impactful ways that align with company values and drives the business forward.

Expertise in: Performance enablement, employee engagement, employee relations, leadership coaching, process creation & improvement, change management

Industries include: Fintech, Nonprofit, Telehealth, Technology, Insurance, Marketing & Media, and Service & Hospitality

Outside of work, Sloane loves hiking, camping, reading, gardening, and her dog, Roo.

Sr. People Ops Consultant

Tammy Sittnick

She/Her

Tammy is a skilled human resources (HR) professional and consultant with over 15 years of combined HR and employment law experience. She has worked with clients ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies in various industries and has extensive experience in high tech having previously worked at Okta, Uber Technologies, and Microsoft. Tammy brings a collaborative, straightforward, and practical approach to her work.

Expertise in: Performance management, employee relations, policy & procedure development, HR program development & implementation, workplace investigations, leadership & talent development

Industries include: High Tech, eCommerce, Virtual Reality, and Nonprofit

Outside of work, Tammy loves cooking, traveling, volunteering, and reading historical non-fiction.

Sr. People Ops Consultant

Scott Stryker

He/Him

Scott is an HR Professional with 25 years of experience in HR Business Partner and leadership roles. SPHR certified with a BA in HR Management, he has created HR departments from scratch leading to the adoption of all people processes, systems, practices, and procedures. Scott’s HR experience includes roles with brands such as Starbucks, AT&T Wireless, Coldwater Creek, Filson. and work within the Seattle hospitality community and non-profit sector.

Expertise in: Performance management, employee relations, talent acquisition, training & development, labor relations, process & system management, HR assessments

Industries include: Nonprofit, Hospitality, Retail, Wireless, and Specialty Coffee

Outside of work, Scott loves film, nonfiction literature, traveling, and hiking. He is also a trained chef.

Sr. People Ops Consultant

April Yu Sturgell

She/Her

April has 25 years of HR experience where she has held both individual contributor and leadership roles. Her Recent roles include Interim HR Director at Independent School, COO/HR Director at Splash International, and Sr Manager, Global Benefits at Google. April aims to help clients achieve operational excellence in the fundamentals of HR and build an inclusive culture and equitable employee experience that enables all to thrive and do their best work.

Expertise in: Talent acquisition & onboarding, performance management, career development, DEIB, workplace flexibility, OKRs & governance, and change management

Industries include: Technology, Education (PreK – 12), and Nonprofit

Outside of work, April loves to cook, travel, and explore the Pacific North West.

Sr. People Ops Consultant

Jamie Ward

He/Him

Jamie is an accomplished SPHR certified HR professional with 17+ years of experience supporting both HQ and multi-state operations.  He is passionate about developing  top-tier HR teams, partnering effectively with staff at all organizational levels and building the types of cultures/environments where people thrive and do their best work.

Expertise in: Performance management, employee relations, career pathing, strategy, and benefits/payroll operations

Industries include: eCommerce, Retail, Healthcare, Healthcare Technology, Nonprofit, Manufacturing, Technology, and Gaming

Outside of work, Jamie loves to enjoy time with his bulldogs, read fiction, take cooking/baking classes, embark on international cruises, and volunteer as a Mock Interviewer for Hopelink.

Sr. People Ops Consultant

Joe Welch

He/Him

Joe is an innovative and forward-thinking senior human resource professional with demonstrated excellence in supporting a company’s strategic direction with HR initiatives and value-added services. He has extensive experience designing, implementing, and administering programs for domestic and global organizations – from initial concepts to final presentations for discussion and approval. He is a trusted HR partner who improves business function through extensive analysis and process restructuring.

Expertise in: HR strategy, HR compliance, total rewards, organizational design, process improvement, and performance management

Industries include: Retail, Aerospace, Technology, Manufacturing, eCommerce, Nonprofit, Real Estate, and Software

Outside of work, Joe loves to cook, spend time with friends and family, work on home improvement projects, and is also a sports enthusiast.

Sr. People Ops Consultant

Kendra Wilson

She/Her

Kendra has 15 years of HR experience in both HR Business Partner and Director roles. She spent the majority of her time in small to medium companies and is a California labor law expert. Recently, she has worked with a number of not-for-profit and entertainment organizations.

Expertise in: Compliance, employee relations, benefits, recruitment, compensation, and payroll

Industries include: Music/Entertainment, Nonprofit, Manufacturing, eCommerce, and Benefits

Outside of work, Kendra loves US Masters swimming, music, reading, and developing a green thumb with container gardening.

People Ops Consultant

Michelle Wolfe

She/Her

Michelle has over a decade of experience working in all aspects of HR, primarily with small to mid-sized businesses. She is eager to bring her expertise in policy development, systems organization, and employee relations to a wide range of industries. Her passion is connecting with people across organizations to create equitable and productive working environments.

Expertise in: Performance management, employee relations, policy development, benefits management & implementation, and onboarding & offboarding

Industries include: Architecture & Design, Nonprofit, Healthcare, and Manufacturing

Outside of work, Michelle loves sustainability education, volunteering, and women’s resource groups. Michelle is also a member of Seattle Ladies Choir and is a bocce league co-founder.