TAMARA PRATO - Key Persons

Dina Simon is a seasoned executive, leadership expert, and founder of multiple successful ventures. As Founder and CEO of Simon & Associates (est. 2011), she oversees Simon Says Lead and Simon Says HR, specializing in leadership development and human resources consulting. With over 20 years in staffing industry leadership, Dina previously managed 200 franchise locations and $500M+ in revenue, implementing talent acquisition programs for Fortune 100 companies, including PepsiCo, Apple, and Amazon. Her expertise spans talent development, leadership coaching, and organizational growth strategy. Dina is a certified Blanchard, DiSC®, and Five Behaviors authorized partner. She is the author of "Make Unstoppable Simple: Creative Problem Solving in Life and Leadership" and serves as the President of Simon Says Give, a nonprofit founded by her daughter. Simon Says Lead collaborates with Tamara Prato of Connect the Dots to deliver proprietary leadership training programs that support all levels of leaders. Their partnership is recognized as an approved vendor to the State of Minnesota. Simon Says HR is recognized as a strategic partner to Elevate Hennepin, providing "HR Next," a cohort-based program that provides Hennepin County businesses with resources to strengthen their HR practices within a cohort environment. Simon Says HR is an Elevate Hennepin business advisor offering Hennepin County businesses up to 25 hours of service at no cost. Dina's "unstoppable spirit" and results-driven approach have made her a trusted advisor to organizations seeking transformative growth.