Our People
Karen Haneline
Director
Karen Haneline specializes in leadership and organizational development, as well as strategic HR consulting and advisory services. Her career spans the nonprofit, for-profit, and automotive industries, giving her a well-rounded perspective on the challenges leaders face. She joined the Yeo & Yeo HR Advisory Solutions team in 2024 after serving as Vice President of HR for a local credit union and Director of HR for a nonprofit organization. Colleagues and clients value her thoughtful, people-first approach and her ability to guide leadership development with clarity and care. Karen is known for being a steady listener who asks the right questions, often helping others work through challenges and find a clearer path forward.
Outside the office, Karen enjoys hiking, volunteering with Leader Dogs in training, cooking, and traveling.
Specializations
- Employee engagement and people-centered leadership practices
- Leadership development and executive coaching
- Organizational development and culture transformation
- Strategic HR consulting and advisory services
Professional Certifications and Education
- Bachelor of Arts, Organizational Studies, HRD, University of Michigan
- Master of Science in Management, Walsh College
- Strategic HR Business (sHRBP), Human Capital Institute
Professional Membership
- Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Community Involvement
- Alzheimer’s Association, volunteer
- Leader Dogs for the Blind, volunteer
- Woods Charitable Trust, advisor
Awards
- Employee of the Year Award, Leader Dogs for the Blind, 2011
- Leader of the Year Award, Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union, 2017