Company name: The Fresh Perspective Group

Company size: 14 employees

Role in this company: Launched the People function from the ground up at a remote, early-stage startup focused on simplifying Salesforce for nonprofits. Architected onboarding, performance, and benefits systems for a distributed team across the US and Canada; achieved 100% offer-to-onboarding conversion in the first 6 months. Partnered with EOR (Deel Inc.) to ensure cross-border compliance and smooth international onboarding. Researched, selected, and implemented HR tech stack (ATS, HRIS, etc.).

Company name: Exponent Partners

Company size: 50 employees

Role in this company: As VP of Talent & Culture, I led People Operations and DEIB at a mission-driven SaaS and consulting firm serving the nonprofit sector. Scaled team by 40% in 18 months; reduced time-to-fill by 35% through structured, inclusive hiring practices. Launched performance management in Lattice, raising employee engagement scores by 25% YoY. Delivered leadership dashboards on turnover, engagement, and diversity metrics, informing strategic decisions. Co-led B-Corp certification and ESOP rollout.

Company name: Warren Wilson College

Company size: 250 employees

Role in this company: Drove HR transformation at a liberal arts college committed to social responsibility and sustainability. Joined executive leadership within 6 months to guide workforce strategy through change and RIF initiatives. Designed new recruitment and evaluation systems, cutting time-to-fill by 35% and saving 200+ hours/year. Launched DEIB working group and initiated campus-wide engagement survey analysis