Paige Leazer, HR Partner

Paige is an HR Professional with over two decades of HR leadership experience. From technology startups, county government, small business, and global hospitality, Paige has the experience in every type of organizational scenario to customize tailored HR solutions for clients. Her commitment to the organization's fiscal position and the welfare of the employees, allows for a successful consultative approach. This has led to an incredible value proposition for her clients, reducing long-term costs in areas like healthcare, maximizing employee longevity with reductions in employee turnover. Paige has a Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Psychology from George Mason University and acquired PHR certification thereafter.

Aisha Ferguson, HR Partner

Aisha is an HR Professional with over 15 years of experience in the HR field. She has supported companies in various industries including government contracting, IT, healthcare, and insurance. Aisha began her career as a recruiter and developed a passion for building relationships as the initial point of contact. She has experience in all areas of HR, but particularly enjoys recruitment and onboarding, managing employee relations through training, and ensuring employment law compliance. Aisha completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management/Personnel from the University of Maryland University College. She is also a SHRM-Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP).

Roberta Douma, HR Partner

Roberta is a strategic human resources executive and proactive business partner. Her career reflects over 30 years of experience in human resources and proven effectiveness in providing vision and achieving results in high growth, dynamic organizations. She has worked for public and non-profit organizations in healthcare, finance, auto and technology sectors. She is skilled in performance management, leadership development, succession planning, employee relations, HR policy and procedure, recruiting and selection, and has a proven track record for building HR Functions from the ground up. Roberta began her career in Silicon Valley with a technology start-up and later joined the newly founded Capital One for twelve years, including two years leading the international human resources team based in London. She has also had leadership roles with CarMax and most recently, Virginia Community Capital, a non-profit CDFI. Roberta is a graduate of Cornell University, School of Industrial Relations and holds a law degree from American University, Washington College of Law.

Shari Davis, Training Partner

Shari is an experienced human resources executive and certified coach with over 25 years’ experience in the design and execution of human resource solutions in employee relations, performance management, leadership development, executive and team coaching, change management and diversity and inclusion. Shari’s clients value her as a strong business partner who strives to understand and achieve business priorities through people strategies that drive organizational and individual success. She has worked with private, public and nonprofit sector clients to assess and execute HR solutions that support business strategy; build high performing leaders and teams; effectively execute business transformation initiatives; and cultivate organizational cultures that attract, engage and retain talent. Shari’s HR management experience includes two decades with DXC Technology (formerly CSC) as well as providing consulting, training and facilitation services that meet a range of client needs.

Shari has a M.S. degree in human resource management from UMUC and is an HRCI certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), SHRM certified Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), and an ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC).

Kim Copeland, HR Partner

Kim is a seasoned HR generalist with over 25 years of experience. She specializes in benefits plan design and has extensive experience in recruitment, compliance, compensation administration, and employee relations. Kim is a forward-thinking professional with solid business acumen. She is highly collaborative with a proactive approach to ensure success. Kim brings broad experience from working in different industries, ranging from healthcare to IT to real estate. Kim has an MBA from York College, is a SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP).