Our Team

Barkha Herman is a technology veteran with over 30 years of experience in the industry. She is an enthusiastic advocate for emerging technologies and their potential to transform lives. In addition to her extensive technical knowledge, she is also skilled in project management, product development, and organizational leadership. Her passion for tech has led her down many paths—from software engineering to business management—all with the aim of leveraging technology to create meaningful solutions that make a positive impact on society. She has worked for companies such as Microsoft, IBM, Office Depot, Deloitte, and more.

As a company growth operator and entrepreneur, Ross Reed, founder & CEO of Growtelligence, has developed and led high-performing companies from bootstrapped start-ups to global technology corporations, including INC 5000 fastest-growing companies. Growth acceleration requires sensitivity to timing and resources. Ross taps into his experience as a seasoned go-to-market growth expert. His proven playbooks help high-growth teams align departments and develop company-wide systems for scalability.

Carrie Mayfield is the Founder of ScalEfficient Consulting, a firm in the Kansas City area that helps small- and medium-sized technology companies keep and grow their customer base. She has 10+ years of experience executing business operations strategy, with a focus on Revenue Operations, enablement, and Customer Success leadership. Carrie is highly regarded for her ability to optimize process, people, and technology.

Jerra Mitchell, Business Development Representative at Workplace Healing, is a pivotal member of our sales team, identifying prospective clients and introducing them to our mission to deliver innovative and strategic empathy skills training to corporate leaders. Jerra leads all pre-sales activities and works closely with our Client Success team to ensure all new clients experience a smooth onboarding to the Human Recovery Plan™ Software Platform.

A solutions-oriented, energetic sales professional with extensive experience in human resources and higher education, Jerra thrives in building positive, collaborative client relationships. She has delivered her trademark creativity, enthusiasm and interpersonal skills to top companies and institutions across the nation, including Morehouse School of Medicine, ADP, Indiana University Northwest and The Art Institutes.

Optimally is a strategic consulting firm that was founded for one reason: helping businesses perform their best and achieve their maximum potential. We’re a group of entrepreneurs and operators that have scaled numerous companies to profitable maturity and exits. Our mission is for every client to realize their business’ potential by implementing data-driven practices and technology solutions that they can leverage to optimize their business.

“We were compelled by Workplace Healing’s mission both as an innovative solution to an omnipresent challenge for businesses and as a work of compassion for people who are in need of support. Lisa and Mindy’s passion for helping people who are going through a loss or hard time coupled with their business acumen that has shaped a novel tech product are going to be transformative for businesses’ abilities to help their employees and achieve positive, mutual results.”

Optimally is a strategic consulting firm that was founded for one reason: helping businesses perform their best and achieve their maximum potential. We’re a group of entrepreneurs and operators that have scaled numerous companies to profitable maturity and exits. Our mission is for every client to realize their business’ potential by implementing data-driven practices and technology solutions that they can leverage to optimize their business.

“We were compelled by Workplace Healing’s mission both as an innovative solution to an omnipresent challenge for businesses and as a work of compassion for people who are in need of support. Lisa and Mindy’s passion for helping people who are going through a loss or hard time coupled with their business acumen that has shaped a novel tech product are going to be transformative for businesses’ abilities to help their employees and achieve positive, mutual results.”

Elisa Berg is a graphic designer and owner of Elisa Berg Design. With 30+ years of experience in the design industry, she excels at creating visual content that both inspires and informs. She loves the variety of working with different industries and enjoys the creative process that comes with each new project.

She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Visual Communication from the University of Kansas.

Christa M. Hines is a content marketing writer and owner of The Business Storytelling Studio. An award-winning, internationally published journalist with an extensive background in marketing and media relations, Christa specializes in the health and wellness industry. Described by clients as a word whisperer, she loves to transform confusing work jumbles into clear, engaging content that connects with readers. Christa earned her M.A. in Communication from the University of Nebraska-Omaha and a B.A. in Speech Communication from Texas A&M University.

Julie Myers, owner of JM Marketing Solutions, LLC, has over 30 years of experience in marketing and communications, including 15 years of experience in website development and administration, helping businesses build an online presence, meet compliance needs and making it simple for visitors to find what they need. She enjoys working with different industries and being a creative problem solver. She has both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree with an emphasis in marketing from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and Avila College, respectively.

Communication and education are at the heart of everything Jenny Searles has done professionally for more than 30 years. With a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, a Master’s degree in Occupational Training and Development and several other training certifications, she has the foundational skills to share and exchange ideas and information effectively.

Her experience ranges from public relations, corporate training, fitness trainer, social media manager, administrator, small business owner and now Plan Builder Training. No matter the setting, she believes in engaging, accurate and the effective exchange of information.