Overview

Early-stage companies often reach a point where people challenges become business risks. Rapid growth, leadership transitions, organizational complexity, talent gaps, and culture drift can undermine execution and distract founders from building the business.

I provide senior HR expertise when you need it, without the cost of a full-time role.

What I Do

As a Fractional Chief People Officer, I serve as a strategic partner to CEOs, leadership teams, boards, and existing HR leaders. With 30 years of experience building and scaling teams in venture-backed startups, I help companies establish the people foundations required for sustainable growth without the cost or commitment of a full-time executive. Every solution is practical, confidential, and built for your organization.

My Approach

I have led HR as Chief People Officer, CHRO, and Executive Director of People and Culture in a wide variety of companies and industries. That experience means I can quickly understand what is going on and what will actually help.

We start with the issue in front of you, then look at what would prevent it next time, so your organization builds capacity rather than just putting out fires.

Why It Matters

People issues left unanswered tend to grow.

Getting the right guidance early protects your team, your leaders, and your culture. Strategically aligned people practices also build your organization's capacity to handle the next challenge on its own. Good people practices create strong organizations.

What You Can Expect

Services offered include:

• Executive team effectiveness and organizational design

• People strategy aligned with company growth objectives

• Leadership development and succession planning

• Employee engagement and culture strategy

• Performance management and accountability systems

• Talent acquisition strategy and workforce planning

• Board and investor support on people-related matters

• Development of scalable people practices, policies, and programs

My goal is to give you the support of a senior HR leader, exactly when you need it.