Who Hired This Person?

In this episode of Who Hired This Person? , host Kaitlyn Randall sits down with Makaylah Reyes , Human Resources Generalist at Manhard Consulting , an engineering and consulting firm known for its collaborative, people-first culture. Makaylah opens up about the realities of being an HR generalist—balancing empathy with accountability, managing complex feedback loops, and creating processes that su...

In this episode of Who Hired This Person? , host Kaitlyn Randall sits down with Kristie, Human Resources Director at The City of Tomball . With a foundation in law and years of HR leadership in local government, Kristie offers a unique perspective on balancing compliance with compassion, navigating the modern workforce, and supporting leaders to make better hiring decisions. She shares why today’s...

In this episode of Who Hired This Person? , host Kaitlyn Randall sits down with Jeremy English, PHR , Human Resources Business Partner at Bell Partners . With over 13 years in HR, Jeremy brings a thoughtful perspective on the balance between business needs, employee wellbeing, and leadership accountability. He opens up about his journey into HR, how mental health became a central focus in his care...

In this episode of Who Hired This Person? , host Kaitlyn Randall sits down with Alyssa Brown, Human Resources Manager at Twin Peaks. From starting as a server in 2016 to earning her master’s degree and rising into HR leadership, Alyssa brings firsthand insight into the unique hiring challenges of the restaurant industry. She shares candid stories about balancing speed with culture fit, why attitud...

In this episode of Who Hired This Person? , host Kaitlyn sits down with Cheryl Davidson, Talent Acquisition Partner at Carol Search Partner. With nearly two decades of experience recruiting for top accounting firms and consulting with hiring managers across the U.S., Cheryl brings deep expertise on what it really takes to match the right talent with the right culture. She opens up about avoiding “...

In this episode of Who Hired This Person? , host Kaitlyn sits down with Tarnesha Miller, Human Resources Manager at Bent Tree Bible Fellowship in Carrollton, Texas. With a background in performing arts and more than a decade of HR experience, Tarnesha brings a fresh and deeply human perspective to hiring. She opens up about learning to trust her gut, advocate for culture-first candidates, and why...

In this episode of Who Hired This Person? , host Kaitlyn Randall chats with Nayeli Sevilla , Human Resources Manager at Stonebridge. With experience in hospitality hiring and a business mindset rooted in real-world empathy, Nayeli shares the human side of recruiting—what works, what doesn’t, and how learning from the “nice but wrong” hire helped her develop sharper instincts and better processes....

In this episode of Who Hired This Person? , host Kaitlyn Randall sits down with Merrie Ellis , HR Compliance Manager at Vensure Employer Solutions. With a background spanning HR business partnering, benefits leadership, and compliance strategy, Merrie shares how HR becomes most powerful when it works behind the scenes—quietly building trust, ensuring legal alignment, and helping teams thrive. From...

In this episode of Who Hired This Person? , host Kaitlyn sits down with Luciana Pollock, Human Resources Manager at Clean As New, an industrial cleaning company serving clients nationwide. With experience working across Brazil, the UK, and the U.S., Luciana brings a global perspective to the realities of HR leadership—where compliance, connection, and culture intersect. From onboarding to conflict...

In this episode of Who Hired This Person? , host Kaitlyn sits down with Tristan Gates , Senior Human Resources Generalist at BNSF Railway . With a career rooted in intentional growth and industry-specific insight, Tristan shares what it takes to hire successfully in one of the most regulated and operationally complex industries in the country. From balancing policy with people to learning the hard...

In this episode of Who Hired This Person? , host Kaitlyn sits down with Kourtney Martinez , Human Resources Business Partner at American Airlines. With experience ranging from nonprofits to one-person HR shops and now a major corporation, Kourtney shares how she’s built her career by staying curious, leading with empathy, and learning every corner of the business. From developing managers to impro...

In this episode of Who Hired This Person? , host Kaitlyn sits down with Lakythia Ferby, Human Resources Director at Queens Community House. Lakythia shares her experience leading HR for an organization with over 40 locations, serving everyone from infants to older adults across Queens. With a passion for staff development and a data-driven approach, she opens up about hiring challenges, defining c...

In this episode of Who Hired This Person? , host Kaitlyn sits down with Carey Petersen, the Director of Human Resources at Innovate Auto Finance. With years of experience navigating HR in a high-growth, multi-state organization, Carey brings candid insights into what it really takes to build effective teams—often by learning the hard way. From onboarding missteps to discovering what makes a “cultu...

In this episode of Who Hired This Person?, host Kaitlyn sits down with Bandana Seehra, the Human Resources Director at Martello Group. With a strong background in HR and a passion for improving employee experience, Bandana shares her insights on hiring, team development, and creating a workplace where employees thrive. She discusses the challenges of recruitment in today's saturated market, the im...

In this episode of Who Hired This Person? , host Kaitlyn speaks with Angela Torres , Human Resources Director at ICAN, a nonprofit focused on after-school programming for underserved communities. With her extensive background in HR, Angela shares her journey from operations to leading HR at ICAN, offering valuable insights into nonprofit HR challenges, the importance of cultural fit, and creating...

In this episode of Who Hired This Person? , host Kaitlyn sits down with Jason Wavell , the Human Resources Director at Bluesky Property Management. With years of experience in HR and recruitment, Jason shares his journey from discovering his passion for recruitment to becoming an HR leader in the property management industry. He dives into the challenges of hiring, the importance of building a str...

In this episode of Who Hired This Person? , host Kaitlyn is joined by Rachel Nolan , Human Resources Manager at Bayaud Enterprises,Inc. a nonprofit dedicated to providing employment opportunities for people facing barriers to employment. Rachel shares her journey into HR, her approach to hiring for mission-driven organizations, and how workforce development plays a pivotal role in employee retenti...

In this episode of Who Hired This Person? , host Kaitlyn sits down with HR expert Toyia Jewett , whose career spans workforce development, human resources, and over a decade of teaching high school Spanish before making her return to HR. With her unique background, Toyia offers fresh insights into the power of onboarding and why first impressions make or break employee retention. Key Lessons Cover...

In this episode of Who Hired This Person? , host Kaitlyn sits down with Andrea Kvalsten , HR Manager at Ellingson Companies, to explore the ins and outs of hiring, onboarding, and building a strong company culture. With a background in staffing and a passion for people, Andrea shares her journey into HR, the biggest hiring mistakes companies make, and how businesses can create an environment where...

In this episode of Who Hired This Person? , host Kaitlyn sits down with Stevie Pate, HR Manager at Island Hospitality, who oversees two Marriott-branded hotels in Philadelphia. With over a decade of experience in hospitality, Stevie shares his journey from a Disney internship to leading HR operations, uncovering the challenges of hiring, the power of strong workplace culture, and the importance of...