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Who We Are
Who We Are
We’re a small firm with seasoned experience in Benefits, Payroll, HCM, People System implementations, and general system and process improvements. We love finding “smarter not harder” alternatives for both ourselves and our clients, and we aim to empower People Teams with tools that enrich and simplify the day-to-day.
Kelly Dearborn
Founder & CEO, Lead Consultant
My journey has been all about supporting growing companies by tackling various roles in people operations, payroll, and benefits. Bringing this background to POPI, we focus on making your HR processes seamless and stress-free. From optimizing payroll to defining benefits strategy, we've got you covered. Every day is a chance to learn something new as we work to provide a smoother experience for our clients' People teams and their valued employees.
When I'm not diving into the nitty-gritty of People Operations, you can usually find me reading a good book (and yeah there’s a spreadsheet for that). Outside the (home) office, I'm soaking up the best of Charlotte with my family or making the occasional Taco Bell run for a black bean Cheesy Gordita Crunch.
I'm a systems whisperer with a knack for untangling tricky operational puzzles. With a background in product management across industries like HR tech and fintech, I thrive on optimizing systems to enhance the human experience within them.
Despite my allergies, I can't resist the charm of cats and my Taco Bell order will always include a Crunchwrap Supreme. When I’m not juggling spreadsheets, you can find me knitting and re-knitting because practice makes progress.
Christina Utley
COO, Systems & Payroll Consultant
Nolan Parker
Benefits & Payroll Consultant
I’m an operations pro who enjoys diving deep into new projects head first. My ability to quickly and thoughtfully adapt to new responsibilities has allowed my experience to span across fintech, nonprofit tech, and people focused roles. I’ve often been referred to by coworkers as a Swiss Army knife, and over time the nickname has stuck.
When I’m not tackling a new process or managing a project, I’m probably trying out one of the many amazing restaurants Richmond has to offer, or helicopter parenting my shih-tzu/personal assistant. Despite the amazing food in my backyard, I’ll never say no to a chicken quesadilla and spicy potato soft taco from Taco Bell.
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