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Trusted AI Change Leadership

AI adoption is accelerating, but many initiatives, pilots, and adoptions stall and/or fail to deliver measurable ROI. Most companies don’t need more tools. They need a clear human-led approach to implementing AI responsibly, so customers feel the benefits and employees trust the change.

Why Partner with Stacy

The Wins to expect from this Partnership

Assessments & Alignment

Clear success metrics tied to customer outcomes

Foundational Framework

Capability training that empowers institutional knowledge as co-creators, which sustains progress

Employee Engagement

Building trust with employees creates greater engagement, which in turn creates faster AI adoption

Metrics

Clear success metrics tied to customer outcomes

My vision is for us to feel
obligated as leaders
to build trust within
our organizations by
connecting our intellect
with empathy and
our intuition

stacy proctor AI consulting bay area California

Meet Stacy Proctor

 

I am a mission-driven Chief People Officer, Leadership Development Coach, and HR Advisor with more than 25 years of experience partnering with executives, leaders, and boards, most often with those navigating growth, transformation, or uncertainty. I am known for aligning people strategy, organizational culture, and the future of work with the business’s purpose.

Solving the challenges that stall organizational success, I specialize in resolving disconnected people strategies, employee disengagement, leadership misalignment, and HR operations bogged down by inefficiency. At the same time, I guide organizations in adopting artificial intelligence without losing the human connection that inspires trust, creativity, and performance.

Most recently, I have developed a playbook for implementing AI within organizations. The change leadership focus and detailed approach advises companies to ensure that AI augments HI (human intelligence), allowing HI to add exponential value to the company’s purpose.

The cost of inaction is clear, and with my guidance, organizations can achieve a stronger future: cultures built on trust, leaders aligned on vision, engaged employees at every level, and artificial intelligence deployed as a partner to human intelligence. The result is an organization where people and the mission thrive side by side.

I earned an MBA, a BA in Sociology, and multiple certifications, including SPHR, PHR-CA, SHRM-CP, and an “Advanced Lead with AI” Certification.

But my most important roles are as a mother, wife, sister, and daughter who cares deeply about educating the next generations and therefore I serve on multiple non-profit Boards of Directors.

Stacy Proctor Consulting Services

Employee & Leadership Development

Employees, at every level, are more engaged and trust organizations that invest in their development. Stacy creates and facilitates customized workshops that develop employees and leaders, both personally and professionally, aligning them with the expectation of being their best selves at work.

Fractional HR Work

As an HR general practitioner for over 25 years, Stacy helps companies build their HR team capability, ensuring value is added to the organization. This could include streamlining and automating cross-functional processes, optimizing the HR Information System(s), solving employee relations challenges, and leading collaborative organizational development.

Public Speaking

Bringing it home in real life. Invite Stacy to speak at your next conference, to your group, at your team meeting. Through sharing her journey of experiences and real-world examples, she fosters trust and cultivates stronger teams—leading to greater customer satisfaction.

Change Leadership

Focused on the future of work. Stacy helps companies connect Human Intelligence (HI) with AI to support their mission. She coaches organizations to link employee contributions to innovation, build trust, and prepare teams for shared success.

I had the pleasure of working closely with Stacy during our time together at Gritstone, where she served as Chief People Officer. Stacy brings a combination of vision and genuine care for people—she helped shape a culture that was both high-performing and deeply human. Whether navigating complex organizational changes or championing employee development, Stacy consistently led with integrity and empathy. She’s a true partner to leadership and an advocate for employees at every level.

Celia EconomidesChief Financial Officer at Gritstone

Her contributions to her organization around employee engagement, positive culture and in learning and development are nothing short of impressive. From the beginning, Stacy has demonstrated a unique ability to understand the needs of her organization's employees and work with me to create meaningful programs that enhanced workplace morale, productivity and engagement. She fosters a culture of continuous learning and has pushed me as a vendor to create the best possible content and programs for her team.

Louisa YamartinoLeadership Development Facilitator at Yamartino Associates

Stacy is a strategic and compassionate HR leader. She doesn’t flinch when faced with a challenge and is cool and calm under stressful situations. Her dedication, work ethic and expertise is contagious. Her management style and business approach is very accessible, transparent and intentional. As an HR advocate and partner, I am blessed to have had the honor of partnering with her and learning from one of the best!

Haroon A.Talent Acquisition Manager at Energy Recovery

Stacy is an excellent HR professional that is motivated, knowledgable, through and a pleasure to work with. During her time at PARC, she handled everything related to HR and provided the much needed guidance as well as diligence to our executive and HR teams . I wish the commute was better for her so she could stay at PARC, however I have no doubt that she will excel and be most valuable to wherever she is at.

Ersin UzunVice President, Business Incubation & New Ventures at Palo Alto Research Center (PARC)

Stacy is an absolute professional in Human Resources, and it is my privilege to work with her at Mizuho OSI. She strives to provide employees tools to improve their health and productivity. I can tell she is not only passionate about her work, but truly cares about the people she serves. It is always a pleasure to see her smile.

Lori BaerenstecherVice President, Employee Benefits at Alliant

It’s rare that you come across a standout talent like Stacy. I’ve had the pleasure of working with her for more than two years at Mizuho OSI. She sees and can address everything from the big picture to the details. She is creative, energetic, solutions oriented and highly motivated with great communication skills. Additionally, she has worked with me on many issues always showing fairness and empathy for all involved. She has been a great addition to our company and has implemented many positive changes. In my 35 years’ experience, I have never encountered a better Human Resources individual. As a leader, Stacy earns my highest recommendation.

Colleen SealController at Mizuho OSI

Stacy is a fantastic and professional business colleague. She is thorough with her follow up and lends great support to the enterprise and regional teams. She is available when needed and is knowledgeable of Human Resource practices and legal employment perspectives. I enjoy having her as my business colleague.

Arron RoblesSr. Business Systems Analyst at Associated Third Party Administrators (ATPA)

I had the pleasure of working with Stacy last year to help fill a staffing need in her group. Her approach to staffing is wonderful. She was clear about what she needed and my candidates enjoyed interviewing with her. Her positive energy is infectious!

Lisa GrooverStaffing Manager at Ajilon

Stacy Proctor was an integral part of an Executive Committee that was responsible for the successful management of the Fremont Marriott Silicon Valley in the absence of the General Manager. Stacy's leadership proved invaluable as she negotiated multiple properties very diverse challenges and successes. I would highly recommend Stacy Proctor for a executive level position. She is a valuable asset to improve results in profit, associate and guest satisfaction.

Mark KjesethDirector of Services at Marriott International

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