If your organization is ready to strengthen its talent systems, I’d love to connect.

I’ve spent my career inside organizations of every size at Zappos, Amazon, Hulu, Zynga, and startups, building the systems that help people grow. As a fractional consultant, I bring both strategy and humanity to the table, helping organizations move from unclear or inconsistent talent practices to ones that foster clarity, growth, and impact. The testimonials below reflect how leaders have experienced my partnership—strategic, human, and always driving impact.

I partner with executives and HR leaders as a fractional consultant to design and evolve the people practices that matter most—succession planning, leadership development, performance management, and equity in talent processes.

With 16+ years of experience across different stages and sizes of organizations, from enterprise scale to a high-growth startup pace, I bring both big-company expertise and startup agility. Whether you need a thought partner to shape strategy or hands-on support to build new programs, I can help you move from vision to execution.



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  • At Amazon and Zynga, I designed and ran enterprise-wide talent review processes that equipped executives with actionable data and clear strategies for strategic talent decisions, including succession planning, promotion planning, and top talent retention. As a fractional partner, I help organizations establish or refine these same rhythms, right-sized for their stage and culture.

  • For my entire career I have created numerous leadership programs that went beyond theory, embedding scenario-based learning and real-world application, shifting leadership behavior and creating real cultural impact. Now, I work with clients to design bespoke leadership enablement that grows capability quickly and sustainably.

  • Across industries, I’ve coached leaders to own their talent metrics, integrate equity into decision-making, and confidently lead through people processes. In my fractional work, I equip leaders to turn talent practices into leadership practices, so they not only build confidence and capability, but also actively shape the talent strategies that fuel performance and growth.

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what it’s like to partner with me

  • “Kari is one of the best partners I’ve worked with in my 15+ year career. She brings clarity and rigor to talent management—turning data into insights, elevating Talent Reviews, and empowering leaders to truly own their metrics. Her high standards and thoughtful partnership set the bar for excellence.”

    DEI Leader, Amazon

  • “Kari is both a strategist and a driver of change. She challenges the status quo, builds trust with executives, and delivers innovative solutions that stick. She makes leaders better—pushing them to see differently, act decisively, and create meaningful impact.”

    HR Leader, Amazon

  • “Kari is a rare multiplier. She moves fast while producing high-quality work, pulls the big picture into focus, and inspires others to raise their game. Her ability to spark new thinking and guide people toward bold, practical solutions makes her an exceptional partner and leader.”

    HR Leader, High-Growth Startups