Featured Employee Communication Experts

My journey intertwines two major paths. The first as a leader in communications and strategic business development, the second as an activist for inclusion and connection. I've become an expert speaker and writer, and at my core I am about respect and empathy. I have worked in Executive Communications and Narrative Strategy with high profile organizations like Microsoft, Facebook, Genentech, Southwest Airlines, Ticketmaster, and the House of Commons in the UK. I have also worn many hats as a spokesman, principal leader or founder of a half dozen companies and organizations like The Good Men Project and the Better Man Conference.

I'm an experienced communicator who has worked across multiple industries, currently focused on strategic and change management communications for organizations. The majority of my career has involved involved highly technical projects, often helping technical teams communicate to non-technical folks to drive action. I also have a strong passion for user experience of employee technology, which has been helpful in supporting employee engagement efforts since the recent shift to hybrid workplace.

Currently, working as a Corporate Communication Executive at Vantage Circle, an AI-based Employee Engagement software company. In my role, I am committed to building strong relationships with media outlets, industry influencers and other key stakeholders to help position Vantage Circle as a leader in the employee engagement space. As a former Website Manager and Publisher at a digital news agency, I bring a unique blend of technical expertise including the implementation of effective SEO strategies in addition to communication skills to my role. I also possess strong leadership and organizational skills that have been honed through my experiences as a school captain and class representative in college. Overall, my diverse range of skills and experiences helps me effectively communicate our company's message and business goals.

An experienced change maker, I prioritize the disruption of harmful systems, creating and facilitating brave spaces and opportunities for individuals to explore their intersectional identities, and empowering every individual to bring their whole self to work. Utilizing a holistic approach, I excel at collaborating with key players to craft strategic vision and operationalizing strong action steps to elevate workplace culture to a healthy culture of belonging. With an extensive background in Human Resources, operations, and programming within the non-profit, education, and tech sectors, I keep a focused eye on the long-term mission and ensure I infuse humor in everything I do along the way. I'm also not afraid to openly share my love for Brooklyn and donuts! Experienced in DEI, relationship management, conflict mediation and management, coaching, Human Resources, compliance, financial and budget management, administration, and auditing.

Sabra is Chief People Officer at Firstup, the world's first intelligent communication platform - the SaaS platform used by 40 percent of Fortune 100 companies to connect with their people, design and deliver personalized communications, and gain engagement insights throughout the employee journey. She is an HR executive with cross-industry experience with a strong background in strategic Human Resources service delivery, with a focus on the integration of business and people practices. She has a passion for people and a commitment to creating exceptional employee experiences. She believes people are at the heart of any organization's success and is dedicated to creating an environment where employees feel valued, empowered, and inspired to perform at their best.

Communications professional, with over eight years of marketing and communications experience. Skilled in building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, adapting quickly to change, and distilling messaging.

Let's rock your next marketing campaign. I am creative, intelligent, astute and personable. These traits are what make my marketing & design award-winning. Extensive experience working B2B, offering web\​graphic design, marketing, and social media marketing solutions to SMB's. A proven leader, who possesses award-winning marketing management and design skills. With over a decade in the industry, I am a highly motivated professional that brings a unique perspective to my work. This experience is bolstered by my education in media, marketing and psychology that I used to successfully manage integrated marketing campaigns for over 12 years. Specialties: Integrated Marketing | Website Design | Graphic Design | Social Media Marketing | Search Engine Optimization & Marketing Photography | Email Marketing | Event Planning & Management | Marketing Plans | Content Management | Logos | Audio & Video | Analysis and Optimization

I'm an experienced internal communications strategist who thrives at the intersection of storytelling, strategy, and impact. With a strong foundation in aligning messaging with company vision, I partner with C-Suite, HR, and IT leaders to shape meaningful and human-centered employee communications. Throughout my career, I've delivered results that speak to my approach: boosting employee engagement survey responses, raising millions of dollars for community causes, and streamlining communication to improve processes and save thousands of productivity hours. My work focuses on creating clarity and trust during complex changes and fostering positive workplace cultures. Whether it's crafting compelling narratives or enhancing team communication, I bring a thoughtful, strategic mindset to help employees feel seen, supported, and engaged. Certified as a Strategic Communications Management Professional (SCMP) by the International Association of Business Communicators, my collaborative work has been recognized with both a Telly award and an Emmy award.

Please remember that I'm not the expert in your life or work--you are. The nutshell: I'm an Anti-Burnout Coach, a Certified Career Coach, a Cross-Cultural Communication Coach, and an Executive Leadership Coach. I'm a farming village-born (Poland), city-raised (Brooklyn, NY, USA), and suburb-based (White Plains, NY, USA) coach who helps professionals get out of their own way, overcome excuses and fears, build out their skill sets, and thrive at work. Each client is different, because every situation is unique. Some clients come to me to polish their speaking skills, or overcome imposter syndrome and boost their confidence, or navigate challenging conversations with diverse stakeholders (peers, direct reports, bosses, clients, vendors--and beyond). As a former HR Learning & Development professional turned coach, my work focuses largely on developing empathetic-yet-assertive communication skills, building confidence and thoughtful leadership in the workplace, and career development. I have worked with clients on virtually all seven continents (minor caveat with Antarctica: my client was there briefly during our engagement, so I'm counting that), and I have had the pleasure of supporting professionals in nearly every industry imaginable (700+ clients). As an avid traveler I've had the great privilege of breaking bread with people in 36 countries, and that reminds me of how epic and diverse--and yet how small and similar--the world truly is.

With over a decade of enriching Human Resources experience, I have successfully navigated diverse industries such as nonprofit, hospitality, and construction. I bring a comprehensive understanding of strategic HR practices to optimize organizational performance and drive success. My relentless dedication to championing change and development fuels my pursuit of creating thriving work environments where individuals and teams can reach their full potential. I am committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where every voice is valued and respected.

I'm an innovative, curious, and passionate People Ops leader trying to connect employers and their people. Super powers include focused, engaging and effective communications, grace under pressure, and maintaining attention to detail while scoping big picture results. I focus on clarity, inclusion, accountability, respect, and trust - which means I operate with those values at the core of what I do and how I treat others. I lean into tough conversations with leaders at all levels, and help advocate for employees while prioritizing the interests of the organization.

I specialize in helping startups and growing companies develop people and talent strategies that align with business goals, driving impact and action. With two decades of experience in building and scaling HR and recruiting functions from the ground up across various industries, I understand the challenges fast-growing companies face. My approach is simple: I view HR, talent operations, and company culture like a product that must evolve to meet the needs of the business and its people. I focus on practical, data-informed, and scalable strategies and frameworks that attract, develop, and retain talent. ✨ Career Highlights 1️⃣ Scaled a global two-sided marketplace by 120% headcount growth, driving hiring across multiple countries while sustaining a 91% employee retention rate and a 4.9/5.0 eNPS, fueling tech/product and operational performance. 2️⃣ Led 300% headcount growth, including expanding into Europe for a VC-backed Biotech moving from R&D to commercialization, while maintaining 2.5/3.0 quality of hire score and contributing to a culture that earned a "Top Workplace" award for 3 years in a row. 3️⃣ Achieved 700% headcount growth across 20+ states for an IT Services Defense Contractor, driving revenue growth of $100M+ a year with a team where 95%+ rated the company as "excellent/very good" place to work. 4️⃣ Designed and rolled out custom leadership development programs to upskill current and emerging leaders, directly aligned with company strategy and future org needs. 5️⃣ Took on broader operational leadership by successfully overseeing key business functions (Administration & Office Management, Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS), Facilities, Real Estate, Security, and IT) during periods of rapid growth and change. 🗺️ Teams: Global, Remote, Hybrid & Distributed ✅ Experience: HR/People Strategy, Coaching, Leadership Development, Performance & Development, Talent Acquisition, Recruiting & Onboarding, Total Rewards (Compensation & Benefits), Multi-state and Global Payroll, People (HRIS) & Talent (ATS) Operations Systems Implementation, Employee Experience, People Data & Analytics 🏢 Industries: Software Marketplace, Biotech, CPG, IT Services Defense Contractor, Bootstrapped and VC-Backed Startups, Series A-D, Private, Non-Profit

With a career spanning across ESPs, agencies, and technology providers, Garin Hobbs is an expert in growing email impact and revenue, launching new programs and products, and developing the strategies and thought leadership to support them. The amount of knowledge he has about MarTech and email marketing is phenomenal but, it's not just the depth of information, it's Garin's perspective and how he communicates the application and impact that set's him apart. Garin is a fantastic and enthusiastic leader, collaborator, and strategist, as well as an amazing human.

Passionate about transforming complex HR and payroll systems into strategic business drivers. With a background spanning global consulting, public speaking, and project leadership, I bring an analytical mind, creative energy, and relentless drive to every initiative. Whether leading HRIS implementations, launching AI-powered solutions, or planning purpose-driven events, I thrive in fast-paced, high-impact environments. Lifelong do-gooder, committed to using tech and teamwork to build better businesses—and better lives.

I received my doctorate in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from Rice University. I now lead Learning and Innovation at Deutser, an organization of consultants and creatives designing positive change for organizations through data-based, innovative, human approaches. My research focuses on belonging, inclusive leadership, team and individual performance, and well-being in organizations. I have co-authored 16 peer-reviewed publications, presented my research at major conferences including the Society for Industrial Organizational Psychology and Academy of Management annual meetings, and earned a 3.9 cumulative GPA at Rice. I received the Lodieska Vaughn fellowship at Rice and the Doerr Institute's Innovation Award, as well as the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship honorable mention for my research in the areas of fostering workforce diversity, encouraging well-being and belonging, and strategies to facilitate inclusive leadership at work. I am a leadership coach, certified via the Doerr Institute’s CoachRICE program and have coached hundreds of leaders across industries including professional sports, energy, aviation, military, financial services, healthcare, tech, and academia, helping them live, work, and lead better. I have worked with NASA as a Selection Specialist for several years, supporting the Behavioral Performance group in astronaut selection and research related to developing high performance teams.I am skilled at advanced data visualization and analysis in R and proficient in Python, Excel, and SQL for data management, visualization, and analysis.

Serving Industry from past 8 Years, A.  Suspect to permanent account sales conversion cycle for technical products and solutions B.  New business development C.  Close loop customer success operations for technical products D.  Key Account Management, customer satisfaction matrix & retention techniques E.  Sales Operations to ensure steady cash flow inline with set budget F.  Quarterly SWOT analysis and similar review and rebuild techniques practitioner G. Lead generation & brand building using latest digital marketing techniques     I.   Social Media Marketing    II.   Search Engine Optimization   III.   Email Marketing   IV.   Inbound Content Creation marketing    V.   Marketing tools: Canva, Visme   VI.   Using personal brand and Active network from LinkedIn and offline business group meets for company brand building H.  Team building, developing healthy atmosphere to build second line of Leadership

Thanks for stopping by to get to know me betterSo who is Alina after all? My digital marketing journey started in 2012. With little to zero knowledge about SEO, my curiosity got me into a full-time role as a Project Manager of 10+ affiliate websites - payday loans and essays (yep, not ashamed at all!).With over a decade of professional experience in the tech and digital marketing landscape, my journey has evolved from being an SEO Specialist running 10+ affiliate websites to leading the Email Outreach Department at Digital Olympus and now to a Private Slack community management. I get together SEOs and content editors from the leading SaaS solutions.I aim to continue building a dynamic and engaging workplace where innovation and collaboration are at the forefront of everything we do. But most of all, I aim to remain me.Be sure to connect and say hi!Do you want to discuss your website and how it could improve rankings? Please shoot me an email at amanakova4@gmail.com