Meet the Founder

We are driven by our passion for transformation….helping values-centered people find one another, cultivate new ideas, and thrive while making a positive impact.

Elizabeth (Betsy) Tuohey, CEO & Founder

THRIVE Signature: I thrive when helping people build enviable cultures, informed by “data with heart” that attract the most capable, curious, and innovative talent while making a positive social and educational impact. I operate fluidly in start-up, scale-up, and fast-growth entities that value kindness, diversity of thought, and entrepreneurial experimentation.

Meet the Affiliates

Lisa Wright, SWP

AFFILIATE - Talent Acquisition & ATS Guru

THRIVE Signature: With an education in international studies and as a certified Strategic Workforce Planner – I thrive when helping business leaders to identify critical roles and competencies, develop organizational agility, and align workforce planning with integrated, values-driven people and business strategies. I enjoy accomplishing big things that matter and helping my friends at Pearl Partners Group from time to time!

Timothy Diehl

AFFILIATE - Early Career Recruiting Guru

THRIVE Signature: Leveraging a marketing orientation, I thrive on reinventing strategies for recruiting and retaining early career talent. With 12 years working on the “supply-side” of the talent pipeline, I enjoy creating innovative recruiting campaigns informed by insight into the decision-making processes of thousands of Millennials and Gen Z college students & alumni.

Aparna Sud

AFFILIATE - Brand Strategist

THRIVE Signature: With a dual business and design background, I thrive on supporting startups and small business entrepreneurs shape their brand in order to accelerate growth. I enjoy collaborating with clients to craft thoughtful brand experiences that align with a value-driven people strategy for their organization. I believe in integrating design, business, and people strategies to create lasting impact! 

New Affiliate Coming Soon!

People know us as spirited facilitators and designers of growth. We have tried to soak up the good, the bad, and the amazing…and turned this knowledge into a wave of best and promising practices. From this big toolbox, we select and adapt solutions relevant to the moment and the maturity of your organization -- or to you as an individual.

Together, our team helps you build and cultivate the right culture in a world where the stakes are high. We’re honored to have the opportunity to not only help you grow personally but to help your business or institution scale. Simply. Inclusively. Responsibly.