Let’s partner to create thriving workplaces where people and purpose come together to drive meaningful impact.
We’ll handle the HR, so you can change the world
Our HR expertise provides you with the benefits of an in-house HR team, allowing you to focus on your mission while we ensure your workplace is safe, inclusive, and legally compliant.
Our Foundation in Positive Psychology
Our approach is rooted in Positive Psychology, the study of human flourishing and well-being. Our strengths-based solutions to recruitment, organizational development, culture building, and training builds the happier, better aligned and more productive workforce needed to accelerate the impact of schools, nonprofits and social enterprises for good.
Expert Training
We provide training through an equity and inclusion lens with content grounded in research and best practices. Through interactive and evidence-based modules, we help leaders master the art of trust-building, psychological safety, effective communication, feedback, accountability, and inclusive decision-making.
Outsourced HR Solutions
We provide strategic HR services and everyday support to create a safe, inclusive, and legally compliant workplace for your employees.
Paul Higgins
“Working with Positively Partners has been a remarkably rewarding experience. Their expertise in diversity, equity, and inclusion, combined with their positive psychology and evidence-based approach, truly sets them apart. Collaborating to craft a vision statement that genuinely reflects our workplace values and commitments has been transformative. We’re grateful for their thoughtful partnership and look forward to what we can achieve together in the future!”
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Meet Our Team
Our team reflects the expertise and lived and professional experiences of our clients nationwide. We are a team of learners, activists, HR professionals, trainers, recruiters, and consultants committed to helping employees thrive in support of their organization’s mission.
Director of Finance & Business Operations
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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
Executive Consultant
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HR Generalist
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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,
HR Generalist
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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
Chief Executive Officer
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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
Employee Support & Compliance Officer
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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
Vice President of Client & Community Partnerships
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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
HR Analyst
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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
Director of Organizational Development & Design
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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,
Consultant
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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
Senior Vice President
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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
Consultant
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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
Payroll Manager
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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
HR Business Partner
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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
Director of Talent & Recruitment Services
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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
Senior Consultant
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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
HR Systems & Operations Manager
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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
Vice President of HR Systems & Operations
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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
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