Because Brooke has over ten years of management experience, she understands the intense challenges leaders face in the workplace today. Brooke believes communication is key and that in order to see a small business become successful, they must prioritize communication between employees and employers.
• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources and Business Management
• 4 years of management experience specializing in employee training and development
• 10 years of management experience in the service industry
• Member of Northstate SHRM (Society for Human Resources Management)
Brooke winter, ceo
Heidi is originally from Illinois and moved to Redding with her family in 2015. She attended the University of Illinois and earned her Bachelor's of Science in Business Administration with a focus in Production and Supply Chain Management. Heidi is passionate about efficiency and clear processes and the impact both have on company culture by enhancing connection and communication. After graduating, Heidi worked as a consumer lender in the financial industry for six years.
HEIDI PiERSALL,
senior CONSULTANT
Marla is from Northern CA and attended California State University, Sacramento where she earned her Bachelor’s of Arts in English Literature. She has nearly 15 years experience in Human Resources, across several different industries, including regional HR management. She is very passionate about addressing culture within organizations to help managers and employees thrive.
Marla Monk,
business strategist
More About Marla
Marla Monk,
Business Strategist
Marla is from Northern CA and attended California State University, Sacramento where she earned her Bachelor’s of Arts in English Literature. She has nearly 15 years experience in Human Resources, across several different industries, including regional HR management. She is very passionate about addressing culture within organizations to help managers and employees thrive.
Monique grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area and moved to Redding in 2020 wanting to start a new life away from all of the hustle and bustle. She worked as an Office Manager in Venture Capital for about 12 years and also has experience working as an Assistant to the Operations Manager at a robotics start-up. Monique enjoyed being able to wear many hats in her career and now bring that experience to Clarity HR.
Monique Zolezzi,
Administrative Assistant
More About Monique
Monique grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area and moved to Redding in 2020 wanting to start a new life away from all of the hustle and bustle. She worked as an Office Manager in Venture Capital for about 12 years and also has experience working as an Assistant to the Operations Manager at a robotics start-up. Monique enjoyed being able to wear many hats in her career and now bring that experience to Clarity HR.
Monique Zolezzi,
Administrative Assistant
More About Stephanie
Stephanie has been working in Administration for over ten years, with RCFE's (Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly) and company start-ups. She has two and half years of experience in HR-related projects, knowledge, and business management, including employee handbooks, policy design and revisions, and general compliance. Stephanie is currently in school pursing a Bachelor of Science in Media Communications, graduating Summer of 2023. She also is an inductee of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, joining in January of 2022.
Stephanie Calhoun,
Hr generalist
Stephanie has been working in Administration for over ten years, with RCFE's (Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly) and company start-ups. She has two and half years of experience in HR-related projects, knowledge, and business management, including employee handbooks, policy design and revisions, and general compliance. Stephanie is currently in school pursing a Bachelor of Science in Media Communications, graduating Summer of 2023. She also is an inductee of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, joining in January of 2022.
Stephanie Calhoun,
HR Generalist
More About Gabrielle
Gabrielle is from Denver, Colorado and attended school at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California where she received her Bachelor of Art's in Communications. She has a background with Graphic Design and Marketing in both the Business and Ministry space. Gabrielle is passionate about work that matters and ultimately helping others. Her goal is to inspire, motivate, and uplift her audience through her work.
Gabrielle Williams,
Digital content developer
Gabrielle is from Denver, Colorado and attended school at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California where she received her Bachelor of Art's in Communications. She has a background with Graphic Design and Marketing in both the Business and Ministry space. Gabrielle is passionate about work that matters and ultimately helping others. Her goal is to inspire, motivate, and uplift her audience through her work.
Gabrielle Williams,
Digital content developer
More About Lois
Born and raised in South Africa, Lois immigrated to the USA as a teenager. After extensive travel and relocation to several states, Lois now lives on a small homestead in Northern California with her husband and two young children.
Lois is an SHRM-CP credentialed HR professional with more than 20 years of HR experience in several different industries including retail, non-profit, financial, and tech startups. Lois's passion for HR comes from a passion to create meaningful and lasting relationships and solving complex problems that can positively impact a business's biggest investment, its people.
Lois Stowe,
Senior Consultant, SHRM-CP
Born and raised in South Africa, Lois immigrated to the USA as a teenager. After extensive travel and relocation to several states, Lois now lives on a small homestead in Northern California with her husband and two young children.
Lois is an SHRM-CP credentialed HR professional with more than 20 years of HR experience in several different industries including retail, non-profit, financial, and tech startups. Lois's passion for HR comes from a passion to create meaningful and lasting relationships and solving complex problems that can positively impact a business's biggest investment, its people.
Lois Stowe,
Senior Consultant, SHRM-CP
More About Noah
Noah is from Australia, and currently living in Northern California. He has been a people manager in various settings over the last 5 years from large-scale corporate event management to small local volunteer teams. Noah has spent the last few years working in People Operations for a startup that blitz scaled during the pandemic, tripling in size from 20 to 100 staff in roughly a year, which brought plenty of experience, growth, and growing pains. Noah's passion for communication, thought provocation, and emotional health led him into HR and People Ops.
Noah baker, associate consultant
Noah is from Australia, and currently living in Northern California. He has been a people manager in various settings over the last 5 years from large-scale corporate event management to small local volunteer teams. Noah has spent the last few years working in People Operations for a startup that blitz scaled during the pandemic, tripling in size from 20 to 100 staff in roughly a year, which brought plenty of experience, growth, and growing pains. Noah's passion for communication, thought provocation, and emotional health led him into HR and People Ops.
Noah Baker,
associate Consultant
"Clarity HR has been integral in helping form and maintain our People Ops department. 10/10
recommendation."
Matt Stark, Senior Operations Manager
The Adventure Challenge
“Every company small or large needs Brook Winter. We at R M Painting and Designs highly recommend Clarity HR. Their attention to detail is impeccable and their customer service is awesome. Whenever we need anything we just call. With the way all the laws are changing they always stay on top of things, always sending us updates on the new laws and changes being made. I cannot even express how many times this company has helped us. They’ve helped us during an audit and so much more. Do yourself and your company a favor and hire Brook at Clarity HR; you’re gonna need her trust me.”
Deanna Sinclair, Owner
R M Painting & Designs
“We have enjoyed working with the Clarity HR Team. Their consultants are professional and great at suggesting ways to handle difficult situations. They are friendly, knowledgeable, always available, and very responsive to immediate needs. We really value our relationship with them and look forward to continued partnership.”
Tiffany Bowen, Office & Customer Service Manager
Paradise Irrigation District
“Clarity has been a key partner for our company in managing our diverse Human Resources needs. We greatly value how available and responsive they are in assisting us with our dynamic business objectives. They have been key in facilitating our ability to operate in multiple jurisdictions and to ensure that we are apprised of and compliant with a wide range of regulatory schemes. We value not only their attention to detail and our current business needs but also their holistic view of trends in the industry and their foresight in keeping us apprised of changes and anticipated changes in the regulatory landscape.”
Jody McCormack, Office Administrator
Layline Automation
“As a small business owner I struggle wearing all the "hats" needed to run my business. I am an expert in my field and love using my time and talents doing just that. Clarity HR Consulting has filled a hole that small businesses need. They are not just a 'HR Company' that provides employees, legal HR posters, and ensures our handbook meets the letter of the law. They get to know me, as a business owner, and cultivate a culture in my office that reflects my goals.”
Deb Perry, Owner
Hubbub Properties
“Clarity HR has been incredible to work with! My #1 favorite thing is the speed and response time for receiving crucial information to our business. They have a relentless focus on enabling us to focus on our core business! Highly recommend!”
Luke Miner, Owner
Downtown Collection
“Clarity has been a breath of fresh air for our small business. Brooke and her team were able to help us create roles and implement processes that centered around our company culture and made onboarding more professional and streamlined. Knowing we have Clarity to help make sure we are in compliance with the ever changing employment laws is a huge weight off our shoulders.”
Mariiah Zoll, Owner
Roots Juice Bar
“We've worked with the Clarity team for several years and are SO thankful for them! They created our Employee Handbook and keep us updated on new HR laws. We've also loved the manager training that Brooke and her team provide, it brings so much clarity on all the laws and regulations. Clarity HR is professional, people oriented, and so quick to answer any questions! ”
Innessa Galichansky, Operations Manager
Theory Coffee Roasters
“HR, payroll, etc. are practices you don't want to risk getting wrong, and Clarity HR makes us confident that we're doing everything correctly. Not only are they on point in terms of legalities, latest regulations, paperwork, communication, etc., but they are a member of our dream team! They work incredibly well with our staff and are available to help in all sorts of ways, especially when things take an unexpected turn. They are also helping us align ourselves with our future vision and dreams.”
Martin Moseley, Owner
Moseley Family Cellars
“Brooke is an excellent and astute listener. She gave me a great strategic overview for hiring the right person for our needs, but also included adequate detail so that I could fine-tune the process to our specific ethos.”
Dawn Bulchandani, Owner
Movintuit
“Brooke is AMAZING at what she does! So knowledgable, professional, and extremely thoughtful in handling tough HR situations. She truly knows her stuff, and goes above and beyond for her clients. She truly cares about the companies she works with, and is brilliant in her guidance.”
Megan Spaulding, Owner
Brand Science
todd royse, Owner
chiropractic first
“Brooke has helped our team clarify our vision and work together toward that vision more than I can say. She spent a lot of time with my wife and me to figure out our goals, then with each team member figuring out how they think and approach problems. She has helped us synergize our gifts and understand each other to work together in the best way possible. Her insights into managing our team are positively amazing! She also helps us stay abreast of and on top of all the ever-changing rules of CA business. I have no idea how we made it without Brooke before but I can say we’ll always look to her in the future! I highly recommend Brooke!”
“Brooke, Heidi, and the Clarity team have been an important addition to our growing company's extended HR team! The Clarity team has definitely added value to our organization. Some of the services we've received include: talent acquisition help, industry salary analysis, revising our Employee Handbook, building out detailed job descriptions, offering employee and manager training, and a host of other much-needed services. Throughout our time working with them they have demonstrated high professional standards, quality in their deliverables, and the ability to execute within offered timeframes.”
MARC CATALANO, FINANCE DIRECTOR
ELECTRIC INNOVATIONS
“Clarity HR has helped us immensely to define our culture and get our team on track to go to the next level! I didn’t realize how much we needed Clarity HR until we got together, but now we can’t live without them.”
edgar brown, owner
rockstar solar
“We love working with Clarity HR at Theory! They are excellent at what they do, help us with all the HR questions in a timely manor, and are very professional. I highly recommend working with Brooke & the team!”
innessa galichansky, operations manager
theory coffee roasters
“This group has been a blessing to myself and our agency Ready for Life Foster Family Agency. I don't know how I can thank them enough for taking us to the next level of professionalism. They speak the truth and have resources at their disposal that are invaluable. I highly recommend them.”
nena panza, owner
ready for life
“Clarity HR Consulting has been instrumental in helping us implement and structure leadership roles within our company. Brooke and her team are always professional and come prepared with the ever changing requirements for small business and help us keep in compliance. Clarity has been a valuable addition to our business and our team!”
mariiah zoll, owner
roots juice bar
“Dealing with the HR side of my business is my LEAST favorite thing to do!! When it came time to hire a new assistant, I needed the task handled ASAP. I don't have that kind of time, so Brooke and her company came to the rescue. Brooke, Marcus and the rest of the team took control and I didn't have to worry about a thing. My business is running better than ever and I couldn't be happier. Many thanks!!”
