Edna Siu Nakamoto, Founder and Principal Consultant, has over 25 years of experience
creating and implementing Human Resources policies and programs.
In addition to her work as a consultant, she has worked in higher education, high tech,
small businesses, and non-profits in a broad range of Human Resources roles including
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Edna Siu Nakamoto, Founder and Principal Consultant, has over 25 years of experience
creating and implementing Human Resources policies and programs.
In addition to her work as a consultant, she has worked in higher education, high tech,
small businesses, and non-profits in a broad range of Human Resources roles including
Chief HR Officer, Director, and individual contributor.
She has a unique combination of skills and experience as an organizational strategist
and visionary, HR compliance expert and technology superuser.
Edna contributes to the community by serving on the Boards of non-profit and professional organizations and donates time and resources to community organizations. She has also achieved certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) from the HR Certification Institute (HRCI) and serves on the SHRM Measures and Metrics taskforce. In addition she is a Kolbe Certified consultant.
Tara Tucker is a talented Consultant who has over 20 years of experience in Human Resources.
Prior to joining The HR Manager, Tara worked as a Compensation Manager and as an
HR Business Partner for several large and mid-sized technology companies.
In addition to a strong, broad background
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Tara Tucker is a talented Consultant who has over 20 years of experience in Human Resources.
Prior to joining The HR Manager, Tara worked as a Compensation Manager and as an
HR Business Partner for several large and mid-sized technology companies.
In addition to a strong, broad background in HR and technology,
Tara is considered an expert in designing effective incentive programs, including Sales, Executive
compensation and Corporate bonus programs.
Tara has an MBA from Cornell University with an emphasis in Finance and HR.
Kathryn Peyton, Director of Business Development, has over 25 years of leadership experience in business and education,
including banking, startups and nonprofits. In positions such as Financial Analyst, Controller, Board Treasurer
and Board Chair she has gained broad experience setting HR policies,
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Kathryn Peyton, Director of Business Development, has over 25 years of leadership experience in business and education,
including banking, startups and nonprofits. In positions such as Financial Analyst, Controller,
Board Treasurer and Board Chair she has gained broad experience setting HR policies,
managing staff and devising commission and incentive plans, as well as significant expertise in accounting,
budgeting and forecasting. She is a passionate advocate for financial and technology literacy,
and devoted eight years of her career to teaching public school students about business, technology and economics.
She is a lively and engaging trainer as well as an excellent writer.
Kathryn has an MBA from the University of California- Berkeley, with emphases in Finance and Economics. She was the 2010 Virginia Economics Educator of the Year.
Jim Garrison, Partner and Consultant, has over 20 years experience in management roles
with high tech companies, from start-ups to Fortune 500. His extensive background both recruiting
and managing employees allows us another perspective on human resource matters.
Jim specializes in performance management, management training,
Fran Trentacosti, Senior Consultant, has an extensive background in Human Resources.
She has worked as a Human Resources Business Partner, Director of Compensation and Benefits,
and in other HR specialty areas for several Fortune 500 companies over the past 25 years.
Liz Ramos, HR Consultant, is a well rounded business professional with over 10 years experience
in diverse industries: wireless, wine/hospitality, product and food manufacturing. She has contributed to
various businesses as HR Manager, Consultant, Recruiter and other HR functions.