Traci Haynes

Traci Haynes is a Senior Consultant with extensive experience across consulting and organizational HR leadership roles, partnering with organizations ranging from startups to large enterprises to address the full spectrum of human resource needs. Her background spans HR operations, compliance, benefits, employee relations, performance management, culture strategy, and talent acquisition, with industry experience in healthcare, banking, manufacturing, technology, and hospitality. Traci works closely with leadership teams to strengthen HR infrastructure, guide organizational change, and build engaged, high-performing workplaces. She brings a practical, hands-on approach to coaching and training, helping leaders and teams translate strategy into effective day-to-day execution.

Outside the office, Traci enjoys spending time with family and friends. She also loves exploring new towns and going to festivals and concerts.

Specializations

  • Benefits, compliance, and HR administration
  • Culture strategy, organizational engagement, and team member well-being
  • HR leadership across startups, small businesses, mid-sized, and large organizations
  • Industry experience in healthcare, banking, manufacturing, technology, and hospitality
  • Leadership coaching and team member relations
  • Performance management
  • Recruiting and talent acquisition
  • Training and development

Professional Certifications and Education

  • Master of Science in Human Resource and Organizational Development, Eastern Michigan University
  • Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resources Management, Cleary University
  • Professional in Human Resources (PHR)
  • SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)

Professional Membership

  • Society for Human Resource Management
  • Greater Ann Arbor Society for Human Resource Management
  • Hacking HR
  • HR Unite

Publications/Seminars

  • Frequent speaker on HR topics and training for leadership, management, and supervisors at client sites

Community Involvement

  • Best and Brightest in Wellness, advisory board member

Sonja Parkinson leads the HR consulting group at YYHR, bringing experience that spans public accounting, independent consulting, and organizational HR strategy. Sonja advises clients across a wide range of HR areas, with a primary focus on compensation planning, performance management, HR assessments, compliance, and best practices. Sonja enjoys helping leaders sort through complex HR challenges and turn them into clear, fair, and consistent people practices. She often reminds clients that consistency and communication are the foundation of effective HR.

Outside of the office, Sonja enjoys journaling, cooking, nature walks, and traveling. She also enjoys exploring Michigan destinations like Silver Lake and Sleeping Bear Dunes.

Specializations

  • Compensation planning and management
  • HR advisory services for businesses, nonprofits, and municipalities
  • HR assessments and compliance
  • Performance management

Professional Certifications and Education

  • Master of Accountancy, Bowling Green State University
  • Master of Science in Human Resource Management and Organizational Development, Eastern Michigan University
  • SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)

Professional Membership

  • Greater Ann Arbor Society for Human Resource Management (GAASHRM)
  • Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

Publications/Seminars

  • Presentation: Michigan Government Finance Officers Association (MGFOA) Spring Breakout Speaker, March 2025
  • Presentation: Michigan Council of the Society for Human Resource Management (MISHRM) Conference Breakout Speaker, October 2023-2025
  • Presentation: Guest Lecture, University of Toledo, February 2023
  • Webinar: Compensation planning, interviewing, and talent acquisition

Rebecca Roberts is an HR Consultant with Yeo & Yeo HR Advisory Solutions, focused on helping organizations build strong HR foundations through compensation design, employee relations support, and HR process development. She works with clients in manufacturing, technology, professional services, and nonprofit sectors to improve compliance, strengthen job structure, and implement effective performance management systems. Rebecca is known for her proactive and solutions-focused approach, helping clients navigate complex HR challenges and build scalable systems that support long-term success.

Outside the office, Rebecca enjoys spending time with friends and family, reading, walking, and doing Pilates. Holland is one of her favorite places to visit in Michigan.

Specializations

  • Compensation design and job architecture support
  • Employee relations guidance for complex workplace situations
  • Hands-on HR support for small and mid-sized organizations
  • HR foundations that enable compliant and scalable growth
  • Industry experience across manufacturing, technology, professional services, and nonprofit sectors
  • Multi-state compliance, handbooks, and policy development
  • Performance management systems that strengthen employee success

Professional Certifications and Education

  • Bachelor of Business Administration, Grand Valley State University

Raeann Dunlop is a Senior Consultant at Yeo & Yeo HR Advisory Solutions with extensive experience supporting organizations through change, conflict resolution, and leadership development. Her background includes corporate reorganization, acquisitions support, mediation, contract arbitration, executive coaching, and policy development. Raeann works closely with leadership teams to improve communication, resolve workplace challenges, and guide organizations through periods of transition with clarity and structure. She also provides training and facilitation on leadership and professional development topics to support stronger team performance.

Specializations

  • Acquisitions support
  • Contract arbitration
  • Corporate reorganization support
  • Executive coaching and mentoring
  • Executive training
  • Mediation and conflict resolution
  • Policy and procedure audits
  • Professional development consulting

Professional Certifications and Education

  • The State University of New York

Publications/Seminars

  • Book: Author of Why Not? Put Your Life Together – It Belongs to You
  • Presentation: Keynote speaker for “Becoming the Best You” motivational seminars

Community Involvement

  • Future Focus for Teens, program founder

Matthew DeMoville is a Consultant with Yeo & Yeo HR Advisory Solutions, specializing in full-cycle recruiting and talent acquisition support for small and mid-sized businesses, nonprofits, and municipalities. He brings experience recruiting across healthcare, IT/software, manufacturing, and business administration roles, with a strong focus on helping clients make informed and timely hiring decisions. Known for his detail-oriented and resourceful approach, Matthew leverages technology and data-driven tools to streamline recruiting processes and improve outcomes for both clients and candidates. He is also a collaborative team member who supports internal systems, reporting, and troubleshooting to enhance overall service delivery.

Outside the office, Matthew enjoys hiking, watching movies, spending time with friends and family, and relaxing with video or board games. He is also a fan of musicals and loves visiting Mackinac Island.

Specializations

  • Full-cycle recruiting experience across small and mid-sized businesses, nonprofits, and municipalities
  • Talent acquisition expertise spanning healthcare, IT software, manufacturing, and business administration

Professional Certifications and Education

  • Bachelor of Science in History and Psychology, Central Michigan University

Mari Kisch serves as Business Operations Director at Yeo & Yeo HR Advisory Solutions, where she plays a critical role in ensuring smooth, responsive support for both clients and internal teams. With experience in hospital and public school finance, she brings a strong foundation in operational accuracy, coordination, and service delivery. Mari supports client engagement by preparing proposals, coordinating billing, managing vendors, and maintaining ongoing communication, helping ensure clients receive timely information and a seamless service experience. She also serves as a key connector within the organization, facilitating communication and aligning the right resources with client needs.

Outside of work, Mari enjoys spending time at Silver Lake.

Specializations

  • Operational support for client engagements and service delivery
  • Proposal development and engagement coordination
  • Internal workflow coordination and cross-functional communication

Professional Certifications and Education

  • Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, Hillsdale College

Kimberly Robinson is an HR Advisory Leader with broad experience across municipal, nonprofit, startup, and small-business environments. With a professional background that includes both public- and private-sector HR, as well as early experience in fund accounting and labor negotiations, she brings a unique operational and people-focused perspective to her advisory work. Kimberly partners with organizations to strengthen HR infrastructure, support employee relations, and develop effective people strategies that align with organizational goals and compliance requirements. She enjoys uncovering simple and practical solutions for clients and appreciates that every day offers something new to learn.

Outside the office, Kimberly travels and explores with family and friends, stays active, and spends time with her dogs. She also loves settling in with a good book and browsing local shops with friends.

Specializations

  • Advising municipalities on HR needs
  • Guiding nonprofit organizations with HR strategies
  • Supporting small businesses with HR advisory solutions
  • Working with startups to establish strong HR foundations

Professional Certifications and Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Business, Bentley University
  • Master of Business Administration with HR concentration, Syracuse University
  • Master of Science in Instructional Design, Development, and Evaluation, Syracuse University
  • Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), HRCI

Professional Memberships

  • Greater Ann Arbor Society for Human Resource Management (GAASHRM)
  • Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

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

Jodie brings more than 25 years of human resources experience, partnering with organizations across manufacturing, nonprofit, higher education, and recruiting to build stronger teams and more effective workplace strategies. Her expertise includes developing HR functions from the ground up, strengthening organizational processes, and serving as a strategic advisor to leadership teams navigating growth and change. Specializing in talent acquisition, HR infrastructure, compliance, organizational development, and strategic HR consulting, Jodie takes a hands-on and collaborative approach to helping organizations make informed decisions that support long-term success.

Outside the office, Jodie enjoys time with her family, staying active outdoors, and visiting Traverse City.

Specializations

  • Building HR infrastructure
  • Company culture improvement and change management
  • HR assessment, compliance support, and policy/handbook development
  • HR fractional support and strategic consulting
  • Organizational development, team-bonding, and leadership development
  • Recruiting and talent acquisition
  • Succession planning and HR support for M&A

Professional Certifications and Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Evangel University
  • Master of Human Resource Management, DeVry University
  • SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)

Professional Memberships

  • Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM)

Community Involvement

  • Bottle Babies Rescue, volunteer
  • House by the Side of the Road, volunteer

David brings decades of recruiting and talent acquisition experience, helping organizations build strong teams through strategic and results-driven hiring solutions. His background spans executive search, manufacturing and industrial workforce recruitment, technical and engineering talent acquisition, and public sector hiring, allowing him to support organizations facing a wide range of workforce challenges. Through a collaborative and consultative approach, David helps clients identify exceptional talent and make confident hiring decisions in increasingly competitive markets.

Outside the office, David enjoys running and fishing.

Specialization

  • Executive recruitment consulting
  • Manufacturing and industrial workforce placement
  • Public sector and nonprofit recruitment services
  • Technical and engineering talent acquisition

Professional Certifications and Education

  • Certified Business Solutions Professional, Michigan State University
  • Certified Internet Recruiter, AIRS

Community Involvement

  • Friends of the Master, board member and editor of the One in Christ newsletter
  • Leadership Ypsilanti graduate, 2010

Bhavya brings extensive experience in talent acquisition and recruiting, partnering with organizations across the public, nonprofit, and private sectors to build strong, effective teams. She is recognized for her ability to understand each client’s unique needs and deliver customized hiring solutions that support both immediate staffing needs and long-term organizational success. Her collaborative approach, adaptability, and dedication to helping others have made her a valued advisor to clients and colleagues throughout her career.

Outside of the office, Bhavya enjoys spending time with family, hiking, traveling, and playing board games. She also enjoys exploring parks around Ann Arbor.

Specializations

  • Talent acquisition for municipalities, nonprofits, and for-profit entities, with an emphasis on corporate searches for the manufacturing and technology industry
  • HR department setup for start-ups
  • Job seeker coaching and support

Professional Certifications and Education

  • Master of Science in Human Resource Management and Organizational Development, Eastern Michigan University
  • Master of Arts in Sociology, University of Hyderabad

Community Involvement

  • Appropriate Technology Collaborative, past board member
  • Family Learning Center, literacy coach

Andrea Walz brings more than 20 years of human resources experience to her work at YYHR, with the last 12 focused on HR consulting and advisory support. Andrea specializes in practical HR solutions for small to mid-size organizations and frequently serves as a fractional HR partner, working closely with leaders on employee relations, compliance, compensation, and handbook and policy development. Her approach is highly collaborative and hands-on, allowing her to act as an extension of a client’s team from planning through execution. Andrea enjoys helping leaders navigate complex people situations and values the confidence that comes with a clear, well-documented path forward.

Outside of the office, Andrea enjoys spending time with family and traveling, both within the U.S. and internationally. One of her favorite Michigan destinations to visit is Mackinac Island.

Specializations

  • Compensation, job descriptions, and performance management
  • Employee relations and leadership support through complex situations
  • Hands-on HR support for small to mid-sized organizations
  • HR foundation building, including policies, processes, and scalable practices
  • Multi-state compliance and risk mitigation
  • Industry experience in manufacturing, technology, professional services, and nonprofit environments

Professional Certifications and Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Psychology
  • Professional in Human Resources (PHR), Human Resource Certification Institute

Professional Memberships

  • Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

Community Involvement

  • Oakland County Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption, volunteer

Amy Cell is President of Yeo & Yeo HR Advisory Solutions (formerly Amy Cell Talent). Amy founded Amy Cell Talent in 2015 after holding roles including Vice President of Talent Enhancement and Entrepreneurial Education at Ann Arbor SPARK and Senior Vice President of Talent Enhancement at the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. Amy is an entrepreneur, connector, business leader, and ‘carpe diem’ enthusiast. She is passionate about people, mentoring, workforce development, community service, and talent attraction.

Specializations

  • HR advisory services for businesses, nonprofits, and municipalities
  • Organizational leadership, development, and strategy
  • Talent acquisition and career development services
  • Employee engagement and retention
  • HR compliance, including policies and procedures

Publications/Seminars

  • Frequent speaker, advisor, facilitator, panelist, mentor and judge. Engagements have included the Brookings Institution and Edward Lowe Foundation.
  • University of Michigan College of Engineering, project management and consulting Lecturer

Professional Certifications and Education

  • Master of Business Administration in Corporate Strategy and Organization Behavior, University of Michigan Ross School of Business
  • Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting, University of Michigan Ross School of Business

Community Involvement

  • Michigan Center for Integrative Research in Critical Care
  • Desai Accelerator
  • Washtenaw Community College Foundation
  • University of Michigan College of Engineering Center for Entrepreneurship
  • Washtenaw Community College Women’s Council
  • Women’s Exchange of Washtenaw
  • University of Michigan Southeast Michigan Alumni Association
  • Washtenaw 2030 Steering Committee
  • Ann Arbor Huron High School Athletic Booster Club, President

Awards

  • Washtenaw Community College Foundation, Women’s Council 2024 Sheroe Award recipient.