People-centered services for social impact organizations

Adam Francis-Maurer is passionate about co-creating workplaces that empower individuals to do their best work and remain highly engaged. He is the Chief Executive Officer of Positively Partners and is

Adrienne Machado works hand-in-hand with our clients to identify and implement sound, efficient and business-relevant HR practices that promote employee engagement, retention and productivity. She also brings a wealth of

Alissa Farber is Vice President of Client and Community Partnerships at Positively Partners. She has over 20 years of professional and pro-bono experience within public schools, small businesses, and local

Arka Bandyopadhyay works with our clients to offer counsel on projects centered around compensation, organizational development, employee engagement, and communication strategies. He serves as the lead analyst, providing financial insights

Claytoya is a native New Yorker who has spent over 14 years in the non-profit sector serving in human resource, talent management, and program leadership roles. Passionate about organizational development,

Jake Tumas serves as Positively Partner’s Director of Finance and Business Operations, contributing expertise to both internal and client facing operational infrastructure. As a financial leader, he prioritizes making financial

As Positively Partner’s HR & Recruitment Coordinator, Jeff provides organizational development and design support. He works with clients and colleagues to keep HR projects moving smoothly, while participating in search

Jill Smerkers, our resident HR practitioner, specializes in scalable performance management, people development, and workforce training that leverage positive psychology to drive peak performance. Previously, Jill led Human Resources at

Jung Yun is a consultant at Positively Partners, where she leads and supports search efforts for nonprofit organizations. She works closely with hiring managers to find exceptional talent and is

Kaitlin is the part-time Human Resources Generalist at Positively Partners. Her philosophy is to use her background in research methods to understand human needs in the workplace and create an

Kristy Greiner is the Payroll Manager at Positively Partners. Her career spans various industries including education, entertainment and manufacturing. Kristy has a robust background in managing payroll systems and ensuring

Leila El-Badawi is an equity-focused HR professional and Lead Relationship Manager at Positively Partners. She manages client relationships and oversees HR services, driving strategic planning and service quality while aligning

Mary Carlton is the Director of Talent Recruitment Services at Positively Partners. She is passionate about ensuring organizations hire incredible leaders. Mary loves connecting with people and is passionate about

Phoebe is the Senior Consultant, Organizational Development and Design at Positively Partners. Phoebe supports our clients in building sustainable Human Resources practices so staff can focus on their critical work

As HR Systems & Operations Manager, River (they/them) enhances HR processes and systems in a thoughtful, data-driven way that empowers clients to meet their goals efficiently. River brings a rich

Rory Smith is our resident people technology practitioner with a proven ability to transform conceptual ideas into systematic processes. Rory specializes in finding creative solutions to complex problems, even with

Rose specializes in direct sourcing, recruitment, and talent management at Positively Partners. Her work focuses on human capital, building diverse pools of talent for partner clients, and engaging candidates throughout

Sariah Grace is a dedicated Human Resources Generalist at Positively Partners, where she contributes to the success of the organization by managing key HR functions such as benefits administration, onboarding,