Hello, I'm Monica!
I'm here to make HR feel a lot less intimidating.
I’m the founder of Ascend HR, where I help businesses and nonprofits navigate the people side of work with clarity, confidence, and a little less stress. HR can feel overwhelming, overly legal, or downright confusing—but it doesn’t have to be. My goal is to simplify the complex, protect your organization, and support your people along the way.
I bring a practical, real-world approach to HR shaped by hands-on experience in both local government and nonprofit environments. Over the years, I’ve worked across benefits, compensation, payroll, employee relations, compliance, leave administration, and workplace policies—meaning I don’t just know the rules, I know how they play out in real workplaces.
When you work with me, you can expect:
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Clear, no-fluff advice
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Compliance without the fear tactics
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Support that feels collaborative, not corporate
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Someone who genuinely cares about doing things the right way
Outside of HR, I’m a mom, a planner, a list-maker, and someone who believes growth should feel aligned—not chaotic. Ascend HR Solutions was built on the belief that organizations thrive when leaders feel supported and employees feel respected.
If you’re looking for HR guidance that’s professional, practical, and easy to work with—you’re in the right place.
Let’s help your business ascend.
My Background
I’m a HR consultant with a background that blends practical HR experience and business education. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance, which allows me to approach HR decisions with both people and business impact in mind.
Before starting my consulting work, I spent several years supporting HR functions in local government and nonprofit organizations. These roles gave me hands-on experience managing benefits, payroll, leave administration, and employee relations—often in highly regulated environments where accuracy, consistency, and fairness matter.
My experience includes:
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3 years in local government, working with:
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Benefits and compensation
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Payroll, pensions, and retirement systems
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FMLA, Workers’ Compensation, and paid leave compliance
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2 years in the nonprofit sector, supporting:
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Benefits administration
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Employee relations and workplace guidance
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Payroll and compliance education
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What this means for my clients:
I understand how stressful HR issues can feel when you’re wearing multiple hats. My goal is to make HR easier to manage by offering clear explanations, practical guidance, and steady support—so you can feel confident in your decisions without feeling overwhelmed.