We are based in Duluth, Minnesota, along the beautiful shores of Lake Superior. With epic vistas and four seasons of splendor, Duluth is often described as a crown jewel of the MN outdoor scene.
We value health and wellbeing, and with hundreds of miles of biking and hiking trails, we love our easy access to the outdoors and outdoor recreation. Duluth also boasts a vibrant entrepreneurial vibe.
We work with organizations on HR projects in the tri-state area of Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota and provide training and facilitation across the nation and online.
Hello! I’m Stacy Johnston, founder of Audacity HR. As a human resource consultant, my goal is to provide innovative HR solutions that support your organization in better understanding and utilizing your biggest competitive advantage — your employees!
I have a passion for the human side of HR. An experienced practitioner, I hold the SHRM-CP (SHRM-Certified Professional), RYT200 (Registered Yoga Teacher) and CMT-P (Certified Mindfulness Teacher, Professional Level) credentials. As a licensed attorney, I bring an analytical framework to the biggest employment law challenges employers face.
Passionate about being an active member of my community — I am a board member at the Ordean Foundation, Generations Health Care Initiatives, the Duluth Playhouse, the Lake Superior Chapter of the Association for Talent Development (ATD), and the Minnesota chapter of the National Speakers Association (NSA-MN).
I am a member of the Northland Human Resource Association (NHRA), the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the Association for Talent Development (both the national and local chapter), and the National Speakers Association (both MN and national chapters).
I am enthusiastic about the intersection of employee engagement, health, wellbeing, and mindful leadership… and ultimately how HR decisions either support or sabotage organizational mission, values, and goals.
Please reach out for your HR outsourcing needs!
Hello! I’m Gail Marshik, Human Resources Specialist with Audacity HR.
I have been an HR professional for over 8 years in the manufacturing industry. Being a department of one, I have had the opportunity to work in all areas of HR including recruiting, onboarding, training, employee relations, performance management, leadership learning and development, safety, employee benefits and Wellness Program development.
I am a member of the Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce as well as a member of the Northland Human Resource Association (NHRA) and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).
As a human resource consultant, my goal is to support your organization in streamlining and improving your HR processes.
Hello! My name is Eleanor Bacso and I am a Human Resources Specialist at Audacity HR. With previous experience in HR, government and private sector work, I bring a wide variety of understanding of the issues employers are facing today. I look forward to getting to know you and your organization’s unique needs and to provide HR outsourcing support.
I am a member of the Northland Human Resource Association (NHRA) and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). I also am a Chamber ambassador and am involved in other local community organizations. I hold my MBA in Leadership and Change Management from the College of St. Scholastica.
In my free time, I love to spend my time mountain biking, cross-country skiing and hiking. I also enjoy spending time with family, friends and my dog Betsy.
My name is Andrew Dirkes and I’m a recent grad from UMD with a Marketing and Graphic Design major.
I have been at Audacity HR since January of 2021 doing graphic design and video production.
Some of my favorite things to do are going on hikes, golfing, comedy, making videos, and spending time with my family
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