Meet Our Team
Our team is made up of experienced HR practitioners with deep, hands-on expertise across every stage of the employee lifecycle. We come from diverse backgrounds, but we’re united by a shared passion for helping people and organizations grow. We believe the best HR work is practical, human, and grounded in real experience—not theory.
As CEO of Coherence and a Fractional Leader for clients, Kim brings deep HR expertise, big-picture thinking, and a bias for action. She guides Coherence’s work with clarity and rigor, grounded in a strong belief in what people and organizations can achieve.
Kim Kerley
CEO, Fractional HR
Principal Consultant, Fractional HR
Craig brings decades of senior-level HR experience across global consumer and industrial organizations. He partners with leaders to drive organizational change, strengthen talent systems, and deliver practical, people-focused solutions.
Craig Jackman
Principal Consultant, Fractional HR
As a senior HR practitioner, Tara brings deep expertise across core HR functions with a strong focus on execution and people-first solutions. She partners closely with clients to deliver practical, thoughtful support that helps teams thrive.
Tara Hesson
Melissa is a seasoned HR leader known for her ability to guide organizations through change with clarity and care. She brings a coaching mindset and a passion for building strong, future-ready teams.
Melissa Ferraro
Principal Consultant, Fractional HR
Principal Consultant, Fractional HR
Al is an experienced HR leader and consultant who supports organizations in building resilient leaders and healthy, high-performing workplaces. She brings a practical, evidence-based approach to helping HR teams and leaders navigate complexity while sustaining performance and well-being.