“Entrepreneurs have a great ability to create change, be flexible, build companies and cultivate the kind of work environment in which they want to work.” - Tory Burch
Our Purpose and Values
Our purpose is to build resilient workplaces where both employees and organizations thrive.
Through strategic HR guidance and support, we help small and medium-sized organizations develop and implement compliant, effective, and consistent people practices. We hold ourselves to that same standard with our own team.
Our values guide how we work.
Find Solutions: We are strategic in our approach and deliver practical, compliant, forward-thinking solutions. Our clients rely on us to bring clarity and sound judgment to complex or sensitive HR matters.
Own Our Actions: We take responsibility for our work, communicate openly, and follow through on our commitments. Our clients experience reliability, professionalism, and thoughtful guidance.
Make a Positive Impact: We believe in leaving things better than we found them. We strengthen the organizations and people we serve, and we extend that commitment to our communities through giving, volunteerism, and responsible business practices.
Our Team
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Shawn Jough, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
CEO and Principal Consultant
Shawn Jough, the Founder and Principal Consultant, has 20 years of experience in human resources and is SPHR and SHRM-SCP certified. Shawn has a B.A. in International Business from San Diego State University (Go Aztecs!) and a Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership. Prior to forming Strategic HR Advisory, Shawn served as the Vice President of Human Resources for 10 years for a hospitality management company with over 600 employees.
Shawn is a San Diego native and spends her free time enjoying the outdoors, latte in hand, with her husband and two boys. Her favorite quote is “Let it go, let it go” from Frozen.
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Shelley Reed, PHR, SHRM-CP
Sr. HR Consultant
Shelley has more than 25 years of experience in HR is PHR and SHRM-CP certified. She has a BA in Business/Human Resources from California State University Fullerton and holds a Certificate in Human Resources from University California Irvine. Shelley is certified in the DISC and Predictive Index (PI) assessment tools and is certified facilitator for Development Dimensions International (DDI).
Shelley is passionate about giving back to the community. She serves on the Board of We Care in Los Alamito, the Advisory Board for the Academy of Global Logistics at Cabrillo High School and is a member of the Assistance League of Long Beach.
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Kennedy Peppers
HR & Talent Acquisition Coordinator
Kennedy has a degree in Business Management with an emphasis in Human Resources from San Diego State University. She is our recruitment guru! She enjoys meeting new people and connecting our clients with great talent.
Kennedy also created a non-profit organization in honor of her late grandmother which donates gifts to families in need during different holiday seasons. In her free time, she also enjoys painting, watching movies, and spending time by the ocean.
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Zoomer Zoomie Zoomster
Mischief Maker
Zoomer is currently working on basic puppy training including greeting friends appropriately and dropping stolen socks. He often chimes in and contributes his opinions on Zoom calls (when he is not napping). His most important job is to bring smiles and laughter to the office. He is a constant reminder that we need balance in our lives.
He loves long walks to the park, meeting new people, eating bugs, and destroying potted plants.