SAPIENT INSIGHTS GROUP - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Consultant
- Senior Consultant
- Allison Baker Senior Consultant
Allison is an experienced consultant with over 5 years of experience in the Human Capital space serving
clients in the healthcare, financial services, consumer, media, and public sector industries. She has
Allison is a strong change management advocate who enjoys building client relationships, finding the
Allison Baker Senior Consultant Allison is an experienced consultant with over 5 years of experience...
Job Titles:
- Senior Consultant
- Senior Consultant Cindy Maurer Is an Experienced HR and Talent Management Practitioner
Cindy Maurer is an experienced HR and Talent Management practitioner with over 20 years of experience in the Human Capital and Change Management space, serving clients in the financial services, technology, and private equity sectors. She has specialized in engagements focusing on enterprise-wide organizational change management and completed work focused on HR transformation and HR operating model.
Cindy enables her clients to meet their goals and successfully drives organizational growth by implementing best-in-class human resources capabilities. She champions culture, values, and talent as a trusted advisor and partner to various client groups. Proven track record in developing and implementing HR strategies that align with business objectives and understanding the impact of HR initiatives on the business.
Cindy Maurer Senior Consultant Cindy Maurer is an experienced HR and Talent Management practitioner...
Job Titles:
- Director of Research
- Director of Research Cliff Was Previously an Analyst With Brandon Hall Group and
Cliff was previously an analyst with Brandon Hall Group and the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp). Cliff's experience as a human capital research analyst has focused on talent acquisition, data and analytics, performance management, retention, and attrition. Before becoming an analyst, he was the head of HR for a Boston RPO firm. Cliff received his Master's degree in Organizational Development from Suffolk University and Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of South Florida.
Cliff Stevenson Director of Research Cliff was previously an analyst with Brandon Hall Group and...
Job Titles:
- Consultant
- Consultant Human Resources Consultant and Executive Executive Partner to CEO and Leadership.
Jabinia Davender is a Consultant who has over 15 years of experience in project coordination and project management and 10 years of experience in HR. She specializes in HR policies and procedures development, project management, new hire orientation, severance/separation administration, onboarding administration and supporting the HR team across all operational and administrative functions.
Jabinia Davender Consultant Jabinia Davender is a Consultant who has over 15 years of experience...
Job Titles:
- Principal Analyst
- Principal Analyst Joe Almodovar Is a Principal Analyst Who Has Spent over 30 Years
Joe Almodovar is a Principal Analyst who has spent over 30 years in the industry as both a practitioner and consultant. He has experience leading global teams in their implementation of HR and finance systems such as PeopleSoft, Taleo, ADP, Peopleclick, Succesfactors/SAP, and SAP Hana.
He has worked with organizations across all industries and sizes both leading and supporting implementation teams. Joe frequently presents at conferences and has published papers on the topics of HRMS, payroll, recruiting, custom systems, learning management systems, and SaaS platforms. Joe has received certifications in compensation and HR. He is also retired from military service having served in various command and staff functions including logistics, finance, FEMA liaison, communications, and Inspector General.
Joe Almodovar Principal Analyst Joe Almodovar is a Principal Analyst who has spent over 30 years...
Kelli Kelley is the Founder and CEO of brndMethod Creative Agency, a digital marketing firm dedicated to empowering businesses through innovative and strategic digital media solutions.
A Los Angeles native with over 20 years of experience across different areas of marketing, Kelli leads an agency that combines creative expertise, and data-driven insights to drive brand growth, engagement, and impact.
She currently resides in Duluth, GA with her husband, 2 children and Weimaraner.
Kelli Kelley Marketing Partner Kelli Kelley is the Founder and CEO of brndMethod Creative Agency,...
Kim Nugent resides in Chicago and has more than 25 years of consulting experience. Her expertise includes strategy (HR, talent, and total rewards); organization development; talent management (career pathing and framework development); leadership development; change management; coaching; and integrating solutions with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion objectives.
Kim is skilled in working with leaders and distributed teams to build cultures of accountability, innovation, and collaboration in our fast-paced global and digital world, where the way we engage with work and each other is rapidly changing. Kim has consulted in many industries with notable clients over her career including ACNielsen, Booz Allen Hamilton, Cigna, Eli Lilly and Company, Johnson & Johnson, Microsoft, Stanford University, U.S. Steel, and United Airlines. She also served as an interim leader for an organization's Talent Management function of more than 30 employees. Kim is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame.
Kim Nugent Consultant Kim Nugent resides in Chicago and has more than 25 years of consulting experience....
Job Titles:
- Director of Client Relations
- Director of Client Relations Lisa Is Director of Client Relations
Lisa is director of client relations at Sapient Insights Group and has served clients in the Banking, Non-Profit, and Real Estate industries. Her roles have focused on communications plan development, deliverables, client research, performance measurements, and supporting cross functional management and departmental teams. With a love for mission-driven work, Lisa has spent a large part of her career in community development and is deeply committed to impact-driven projects. Lisa received a BA in Communications and Interdisciplinary studies in Public Relations from North Carolina State University in Raleigh, NC.
Lisa Renko Director of Client Relations Lisa is director of client relations at Sapient Insights...
Job Titles:
- Co - Founder and Managing Partner of LAITHOS
Mary Ellen Clagett is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of LAITHOS -The Leadership Impact Company™ and is pleased to be partnered with Sapient Insights Group. As a Leadership Catalyst and Executive Coach, she believes that a fully engaged and aligned team has the power to do the impossible.
She draws from her extensive federal experience as a senior functional and technical leader. Her diverse operational, technical, foreign affairs and policy acumen across organizations and agencies called on critical change management skills and all facets of leadership.
Mary Ellen is an Organization & Relationship Systems Coach (ORSC) Practitioner and has earned her Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential from the International Coaching Federation (ICF). She is also a Conversational Intelligence® Practitioner. Lessons learned in her career were forged through fire and culminated in the highest-level career medaled award: Secretary of Defense's Exceptional Civilian Service Medal.
Mary Ellen earned an MA for National Security and Strategic Studies from the Naval War College and BAs in Political Science and Spanish from Tufts University.
Mary Ellen Clagett Leadership Catalyst Mary Ellen Clagett is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner...
Job Titles:
- Chief Research Officer
- Managing Partner
- Chief Research Officer & Managing Partner Stacey Harris Is the Chief Research
Stacey Harris Chief Research Officer & Managing Partner Stacey Harris is the Chief Research...
Summer Orellano is the Office Administrator at Sapient Insights Group. With 6+ years in leadership positions and advanced knowledge in customer service, communications, and marketing she is focused on bringing organization to day-to-day tasks. Summer's diverse background is an asset in supporting our team with administration. She is from Ohio but has lived all over the East Coast and enjoys free time adventuring with her family.
Summer Orellano Office Administrator Summer Orellano is the Office Administrator at Sapient Insights...
Job Titles:
- Founder
- Managing Partner
- Founder & Managing Partner Susan Richards Is the Founder and Managing Partner
Susan Richards is the Founder and Managing Partner of Sapient Insights Group. For more than 25 years, Susan has been consulting in areas of change management, organizational effectiveness, M&A, HR strategy, technology, and operations. Her focus is on helping clients improve business performance by aligning their human capital programs and practices with business strategy. Susan has consulted with global organizations across multiple industries, including health care, manufacturing, energy, telecommunications, professional services, consumer products, and public sector.
Susan's core expertise includes: Change Management (PROSCI Certified); HR Strategy and Implementation (SPHR); HR Technology Strategy, Selection, and Implementation; and Engagement Management (PMP). She founded SteelBridge Solutions (now Sapient Insights Group) and previously worked as a change management and HR effectiveness consultant at Mercer, Buck Consultants, Deloitte, and IBM. Susan earned an MBA from Virginia Commonwealth University and a BA from Maryville College.
Susan Richards Founder & Managing Partner Susan Richards is the Founder and Managing Partner...
Job Titles:
- Research Analyst
- Research Analyst Tammy Smith Is a Research Analyst With a Background in Engineering
Tammy Smith is a Research Analyst with a background in engineering and education. She specializes in Qualtrics, data analysis, reporting, supporting external clients, and the annual HR Systems Survey. Tammy's background in data, testing, and implementation is an asset in supplying our clients with personalized analysis. In her spare time, Tammy is interested in genealogy, coaching volleyball, playing pickleball, and traveling with her family.
Tammy Smith Research Analyst Tammy Smith is a Research Analyst with a background in engineering...
Job Titles:
- Co - Founder and Managing Partner of LAITHOS
Tee Thorsen is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of LAITHOS -The Leadership Impact Company™ and is pleased to be partnered with Sapient Insights Group. As a Leadership Catalyst and Executive Coach, Tee believes that brilliant leadership is rooted in a leader's understanding that how they lead is as important as what they lead.
She draws from her extensive B-to-B executive experience, having successfully led through a myriad of first-of-a-kind/one-of-a-kind organizational challenges. Her expertise is in the areas of culture change, leadership impact and growth, team collaboration and process improvement.
Tee is an Organization & Relationship Systems Coach (ORSC) Practitioner and has earned her Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credential from the International Coaching Federation (ICF) - a level of coaching held by only 35% of ICF coaches. She is also a PROSCI-certified Change Management Practitioner.
She earned her Masters in Business from Webster University and her Bachelors in Sociology from the University of Virginia.
Job Titles:
- Chief Executive Officer
- Managing Partner
- Chief Executive Officer & Managing Partner Teri Zipper Is the Chief Executive Officer
Teri Zipper is the Chief Executive Officer and a Managing Partner at Sapient Insights Group. She has more than 25 years of experience in global human resource consulting and HR systems. Teri specializes in helping organizations improve their HR technology strategy, service delivery processes, change management, and talent strategy execution. She has a background in mergers and acquisitions, total rewards, talent management, and product management strategy.
Her experience spans large multinationals, small startups, and everything in between across many industries. Prior to joining Sapient Insights, she held multiple roles at Mercer, including Software Business Leader, Product Strategy and Head of Talent Technology Client Success. Teri also led the brand rebuild for the Compensation solution at Peoplefluent prior to their acquisition. She has a BS in Business Administration and Finance from the University of Louisville.
Teri Zipper Chief Executive Officer & Managing Partner Teri Zipper is the Chief Executive Officer...
Job Titles:
- Consultant
- Senior Consultant
Tom Sroka is a consultant with Sapient Insights Group. Prior to joining Sapient, Tom spent 16 years at Freddie Mac as a Talent Management leader in Human Resources. Tom brings more than 20 years of experience as an HR Business Partner and Talent Management Leader. He has built talent and performance ecosystems to improve company and individual performance, shape winning organizational cultures, and increase employee engagement. Tom has a Bachelors in Business with a concentration in Marketing from Towson State University. Tom is married, has two kids: 17 and 15, and lives in Leesburg, VA.
Tom Sroka Consultant Tom Sroka is a consultant with Sapient Insights Group. Prior to joining Sapient,...
Job Titles:
- Leadership Catalyst Tee Thorsen Is the Co - Founder and Managing Partner of LAITHOS
Tracey Thorsen Brady Leadership Catalyst Tee Thorsen is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of LAITHOS...