Who We Are

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Darcey McAllister has over 20 years of hands-on HR experience at both the strategic and tactical level. She takes time to learn about her client’s businesses so she can customize her support to meet their actual needs. Her creative yet pragmatic approach results in practical solutions to often difficult problems. Darcey specializes in policy development, compensation, leave administration and employee relations including staff reductions and investigations. She holds SPHR, GPHR, SHRM-SCP certification and earned her MBA from Seattle University.

Wendi Modarelli has over 20 years of experience in consulting, outsourcing and hands on HR management in a variety of industries including technology, hospitality, biotech, manufacturing, agriculture and non-profit. She enjoys helping companies solve their most challenging HR issues by tailoring individual business solutions. Wendi's expertise lies in compensation, compliance, performance management and training. She holds a Bachelors in Business Administration & HR from the University of Washington and holds both SPHR and SHRM-SCP certifications.

 Katie Choi has over 20 years Human Resources experience which has included in-house HR, consulting for multiple small and medium sized companies, as well as managing a 13-person HR department. Katie’s approach to HR is practical and helpful; balancing necessary employment law with the factors and details of each unique situation a company may face. She excels in areas of employee relations, policy development, employment law compliance, project management, and people management. She holds SPHR and SHRM-SCP certifications and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology from the University of Washington. 

 Karen Rylander has over 30 years of extensive real world Human Resources experience with internal HR departments and as an outsourced Human Resources Manager. She has worked with a wide variety of industries, including technology, manufacturing, real estate, senior living, food/agriculture, and many others. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Minnesota in Social Work and has been certified in SPHR and SHRM-SCP designations. 

Jodi Miller has over 20 years of recruitment and human resources experience, primarily in an outsourced environment supporting a wide variety of clients. She has managed teams of recruitment and HR professionals, with an operational focus on client satisfaction, employee development, and scalability of service. Jodi enjoys collaborating with team members, engaging with candidates, and partnering with clients to meet hiring and HR needs. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Jamestown University. 

  Brandi Alvine has 10 years of hands-on Human Resources experience, both with internal and outsourced HR departments. She has worked with a wide variety of industries, including financial, technology, manufacturing, higher education, non-profit, hospitality, and many others. She enjoys partnering with clients and assisting them to meet their human resources needs and business goals. While considering herself to be a true generalist, her focus is on projects and programs in employee relations, policy development, training & development, recruitment and retention, and compliance HR functions. She earned a BA in Business Administration from Seattle Pacific University.

Liz Nombrado has over 15 years of HR experience. With a flexible problem-solving approach, she balances business goals with employee needs, translating a company's vision into initiatives to improve performance, profitability, growth, and engagement. Liz enjoys regulatory compliance, benefits, compensation, coaching, and development, as well as focusing on employee relations by leading change and transformation programs. Liz holds SPHR and SHRM-SCP certifications and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from the University of Washington. 

Aleigh Smith brings over 10 years of experience in Consulting, Healthcare, and Business Operations to her role. Before joining HRT, she managed a portfolio of Private Equity Firms, connecting them with and recruiting subject matter experts, to ensure they had the insights needed to shape their business strategies. Aleigh is enthusiastic about collaborating with clients and business leadership to enhance their HR programs, focusing on areas such as employee relations, training & development, and employee engagement & wellbeing. She earned a BA in Business Administration from California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo. 

 Nishi Madarang has over 20 years of hands-on HR experience in both internal and outsourced HR environments.  Her recent focus has been assisting businesses with employee relations, training and development, and employee engagement needs. Nishi prides herself in balancing the needs of employees and employers to optimize overall productivity. Nishi is a Seattle native. She earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from the University of Washington and attended Seattle University School of Law.