Meet the Team

CHRO/CEO
Sara Christiansen
Sara is a Social Scientist, speaker, podcast host, author of HR Leadershift: Navigating the Post-Normal Era, and CHRO with over 20 years of experience transforming workplaces. She is passionate about bridging the gaps between HR and Operations, creating seamless integration between both areas.
As CEO of HR Leadershift, Sara leads HR training, consulting, and impactful events designed to drive organizational change and growth. With her engaging and interactive facilitation style, she connects with professionals at all levels, energizing individuals and teams to perform at their best.
Known for her ability to quickly identify organizational challenges, Sara effectively guides leaders toward positive change. As discussed in her books, she designs and implements transformative talent solutions that drive team engagement, foster personal accountability, and elevate business outcomes.

Director of Marketing and Business Development
Katelyn Roudebush
Katelyn is the Director of Marketing and Business Development with a background in Journalism, which means she's spent a lot of time writing, editing, and telling stories. Over the last six years, she's shifted her focus to digital marketing, helping brands craft compelling content that connects with their audience.
AT HR Leadershift Katelyn leverages her passion for podcasts (she's written, edited, hosted and produced a ton of them), event planning and creativity to bring content to life.
When she's not working, you can find her sewing, baking, or hanging out with her boyfriend, her dog, Pebble, and her cat, Diana, in beautiful New England.