As CEO, Greg is responsible for constituting the vision and future of the company, leading the management team, and strengthening our client-centric culture as Sequoia scales. Greg also spends much of his time studying industry trends, serving on advisory boards and figuring out what changes in our industry will serve as opportunities for our clients.

CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION & RELATED ORGANIZATIONS:

• BS in Economics, Washington and Lee University
• Director, The Golub Group investment management firm
• Member, Young President’s Organization (YPO)
• Chartered Life Underwriter, CLU
• Served on many Insurance Companies’ Advisory Boards

HOBBIES, INTERESTS & FAMILY:

• Fly-fishing, Skiing, and Running
• Cheering from the sidelines as my daughters compete in the sports they love
• Partnering with my wife, Kelly, to raise our three daughters
• Empowering young people by providing access to education and opportunities

FAVORITE QUOTE:

“The more you give, the more you get in return” – Mike Golub,  My Father

MOST INSPIRING ROLE MODEL(S):

Herb Kelleher, Mahatma Gandhi, Paul Newman, Jeff Bezos, Abraham Lincoln, Michael Phelps, David Packard

GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT:

Surrounding myself with a team of people who share my ethic of optimism, succeeding as a team and doing what is right and in the best interest of our clients and raising three daughters who love and support each other and are best friends.

As President & Chief Financial Officer, Bob is responsible for all finance and accounting activities at Sequoia, in addition to overseeing all market teams. His focus is to ensure a consistent, Sequoia-level service experience for all clients.

CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION & RELATED ORGANIZATIONS:

• BS in General Business, Iowa State University

HOBBIES, INTERESTS & FAMILY:

• Sports of all kinds
• Cooking and wine
• Traveling with my family

FAVORITE QUOTE:

“Character is like a tree and reputation like a shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing.” – Abraham Lincoln

MOST INSPIRING ROLE MODEL(S):

My parents

GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT:

Raising three incredibly diverse children

As Chief People Officer, Marty is responsible for leading and supporting the People journey from Talent Acquisition through to the growth and development of each of our team members. A key initiative for Marty will be a continued focus on fostering the unique Sequoia culture and experience as the company accelerates its growth journey.

CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION & RELATED ORGANIZATIONS:

• H. BA, Labour Management – University of Toronto
• B. Comm – University of Windsor
• MA Organizational Psychology – Northcentral University

HOBBIES, INTERESTS & FAMILY:

• Family and healthy cooking
• Teaching, women in STEM initiatives
• All things water-related – skiing, swimming, paddleboarding, scuba, snorkeling

FAVORITE QUOTE:

“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” – Benjamin Franklin

MOST INSPIRING ROLE MODEL(S):

Martin Réaume (Dad), Deborah Farrington, Maya Angelou, Sameer Dholokia

GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT:

Raising a wonderful daughter that I want to grow up and be one day 😊

As the Chief Legal & Administrative Officer, Steve is responsible for operational excellence in the functions that both safeguard our business operations and ensure that the company has the resources necessary to support our clients and their growth. In this role, Steve works with team members in Legal, Talent, Human Resources, Security and IT, and Facilities.

CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION & RELATED ORGANIZATIONS:

• BA in Philosophy and German, Johns Hopkins University
• JD from New York University School of Law, Editor of Law Review
• Member of the New York and California bars

HOBBIES, INTERESTS & FAMILY:

• Serving as Chair of the Board of Trustees of his sons’ school
• Driving all over the Bay Area for music lessons, golf and tennis lessons, and tournaments for his children
• As often as possible, organizing a movie or dinner date with his wife Betty

FAVORITE QUOTE:

“Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.” – Søren Kierkegaard
“One must ask children and birds how cherries and strawberries taste.” – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

MOST INSPIRING ROLE MODEL(S):

My parents, who carved out a life for themselves, and as a result, did so for the generations that will follow.

As Chief Marketing Officer, Michele is responsible for leading the marketing and brand experience for Sequoia. He works cross functionally to grow the business and ensure the product and service quality is at or above Sequoia’s historically high standards.

CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION & RELATED ORGANIZATIONS:

• BFA in Painting and Sculpture, University of Southern California
• Economics courses, Georgetown University
• Executive education course, delivered by McCombs School of Business, University of Texas

HOBBIES, INTERESTS & FAMILY:

• Food and family
• Formula One
• Listening to and playing music

FAVORITE QUOTE:

“In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock.” Thomas Jefferson

MOST INSPIRING ROLE MODEL(S):

Ben Franklin, Pablo Picasso, Ferdinand Magellan, Niki Lauda

GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT:

I am still able to go to the skate park with my son and not embarrass him.

As the Chief Technology Officer, Karthik is responsible for building Sequoia’s People Platform.

CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION & RELATED ORGANIZATIONS:

• BE in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, College of Engineering, Guindy

HOBBIES, INTERESTS & FAMILY:

• Love the time I spend with my two daughters
• Reading anything that interests me
• Random, long adventurous road trips

FAVORITE QUOTE:

“Ideas are cheap, execution is everything.” — Chris Sacca

“Everything in the world can be exhausted, and only one resource can live endlessly, that is culture.” — Ren Zhengfei

MOST INSPIRING ROLE MODEL(S):

My Father, Steve Jobs, Elon Musk

GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT:

Building multiple incredible teams with smart people and enriching my knowledge while working with them. On the personal front, raising two wonderful daughters who care for each other.

As Chief Data Officer, Rolland is responsible for enabling Sequoia and its clients to unlock the full power of their data. Rolland oversees enterprise data governance and analytics to help cross-functional teams tackle complex problems supported by the right information.

CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION & RELATED ORGANIZATIONS:

• MBA, Stanford University
• AB in Economics, Harvard University

HOBBIES, INTERESTS & FAMILY:

• Kept busy by two active daughters
• Getting outside: park, bike rides, hikes

FAVORITE QUOTE:

“Be quick, but don’t hurry.” John Wooden

MOST INSPIRING ROLE MODEL(S):

Marcus Aurelius

GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT:

Personally replacing our natural gas line to save Thanksgiving.

An engineer at heart, Vivek’s passion for building products of impact led him down the path of product strategy and management. Having built products that are used by millions, Vivek is responsible for building and enhancing Sequoia’s digital products to create a lasting positive impact on our clients.

CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION & RELATED ORGANIZATIONS:

• Masters in Computer Science, Manipal-India

HOBBIES, INTERESTS & FAMILY:

• Motorbiking, hiking, yoga
• Watching documentaries and reading biographies
• Long walks with my wife

FAVORITE QUOTES:

“Be yourself, everyone else is already taken.” – Oscar Wilde

GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT:

Finding happiness beyond material wealth.

As Chief Process Excellence Officer, Kevin is responsible for driving efficiency, automation, and operational excellence across Sequoia’s business lines and between the company and its partners.

CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION & RELATED ORGANIZATIONS:

• BA in Finance, Saint Louis University
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

HOBBIES, INTERESTS & FAMILY:

• Hiking, backpacking, fly fishing
• Reading
• Traveling with my family

FAVORITE QUOTE:

“What lies behind you and what lies in front of you, pales in comparison to what lies inside of you.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson

MOST INSPIRING ROLE MODEL(S):

Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, My Parents

GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT:

Raising 3 fun-loving and energetic boys.

As the enterprise team leader, Lesley is responsible for business development and the overall design and delivery of our enterprise client experience. Her focus is to ensure a consistent, Sequoia-level service experience for all enterprise clients.

CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION & RELATED ORGANIZATIONS:

• BA in Communication, Villanova University
• NY Insurance License for Life, Accident and Health

HOBBIES, INTERESTS & FAMILY:

• Living in and biking around New York City
• Chasing my young kids around
• I’m surprisingly crafty!

FAVORITE QUOTE:

“Don’t wish it was easier, wish you were better. Don’t wish for less problems, wish for more skills. Don’t wish for less challenges, wish for more wisdom.” -Jim Rohn

MOST INSPIRING ROLE MODEL(S):

My husband, he always protects and unconditionally supports me. My sister, she is super smart.

GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT:

My twins- They were given a poor prognosis before birth. I am humbled and inspired every day by their strength and perseverance to be amazing healthy little human beings.

As the mid-market team leader, Jose Gonzalez is responsible for business development and the overall design and delivery of our mid-size client experience. He oversees the orchestration of scalable client solutions delivering reduced costs, positive employee experiences, and reduced administration. Jose enjoys working closely with our client service, marketing, and support teams to continue finding innovative ways of meeting the evolving needs of our clients.

CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION & RELATED ORGANIZATIONS:

• California licensed Life, Accident and Health
• BS in Business Administration cum laude, University of Southern California
• USC Lloyd Grief Center for Entrepreneurial Studies

HOBBIES, INTERESTS & FAMILY:

• Spending time with my wife, daughter and son
• Music, Swimming, Water Polo, Soccer
• Spending time with family & friends
• Watching USC Trojan Football

FAVORITE QUOTES:

“The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a man’s determination.” Tommy Lasorda

“Never give up! Failure and rejection are only the first step to succeeding.” Jim Valvano

GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT:

Working with exceptional colleagues to make a positive impact in the lives of our clients, while earning and maintaining their trust.

Christina coaches a team of smart Client Service Managers who provide excellent customer service while navigating the complex healthcare industry. Her team makes sure we have the tools and resources we need to be successful in partnering with our clients. She encourages collaboration so that the team members learn from each other and improve processes. She is dedicated to the success of each team member and loves nothing more than to receive praise from clients about the team.

CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION & RELATED ORGANIZATIONS:

• BA in Business Administration with a concentration in Management, San Francisco State University
• Certificate in Human Resources Management, San Francisco State University
• CA Insurance License for Life, Accident and Health

HOBBIES, INTERESTS & FAMILY:

• Spending time with family and friends, especially my husband and two kids
• Running on the beautiful coastal trail in Half Moon Bay, CA and in an occasional half marathon
• Trying new restaurants and foods

FAVORITE QUOTE:

“The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” Steve Jobs

MOST INSPIRING ROLE MODEL(S):

Steve Jobs, Richard Branson

GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT:

Being successful at balancing my work family and my family at home. I’m extremely blessed to be surrounded by great people all the time.

Matt leads our overall strategic growth at Sequoia while collaborating closely with sales, marketing, product, service, operations and talent. Striving to continually refine our go-to-market strategy, he optimizes efficiencies around our sales process, building upon our compelling client offering and growing our world-class consulting team across all market segments and geographies.

CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION & RELATED ORGANIZATIONS:

• California licensed Life, Accident and Health
• BA in Business Administration, California State University Fullerton

HOBBIES, INTERESTS & FAMILY:

• Spending time with friends and family
• Watching sports
• Playing golf when possible

FAVORITE QUOTE:

“Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it” -Charles Swindoll
“The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team.” -Phil Jackson

MOST INSPIRING ROLE MODEL:

My Mother, who has always modeled resiliency, compassion, work ethic, selflessness and an unwavering love for family. I owe a ton to her!

GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT:

My family. I’m so proud of my incredible wife, our three kids and the life we’ve built together.

As VP of Sales for Sequoia One, Sean is responsible for the revenue, profit, and overall client satisfaction of the PEO division of Sequoia. Sean spends his time keeping up with industry trends, competition, coaching and educating team members to ensure health and growth of the business.

CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION & RELATED ORGANIZATIONS:

• BS in Management, San Jose State University

HOBBIES, INTERESTS & FAMILY:

• NBA fanatic
• Fitness enthusiast
• All about family, food, and fun!

FAVORITE QUOTE:

“Don’t be afraid to give up the good and go for the great.” Steve Prefontaine

“Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen.” Michael Jordan

MOST INSPIRING ROLE MODEL(S):

Michael Jordan, My wife – If only I could be half the person she is…

GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT:

Family – Successful marriage of 17 years, and the birth of our 3 beautiful daughters.

As VP of Communications, Netta is responsible for leading the communications strategy for Sequoia. She works cross functionally to build and maintain trust in Sequoia and elevate the company’s brand visibility.

CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION & RELATED ORGANIZATIONS:

• MA in Strategic Communications and Leadership, Seton Hall University
• BS in Public Relations, San Jose State University
• Certificate, Integrated Marketing Communications, UC Berkeley

HOBBIES, INTERESTS & FAMILY:

• Portrait photography
• Exploring new cities and hiking trails
• Volunteer/community involvement

FAVORITE QUOTE:

“People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”  — Maya Angelou

MOST INSPIRING ROLE MODEL:

My parents, Shirley Chisholm, Rep. John Lewis

GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT:

I built a 12×8 habitable studio and have managed to prevent my children from turning it into a game room.

As the VP, Total Rewards Advisory, Kyle is responsible for leading our team of Rewards professionals who ensure Sequoia clients have compensation programs that attract, motivate, and retain their employees.

CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION & RELATED ORGANIZATIONS:

• BS in Finance, Santa Clara University

HOBBIES, INTERESTS & FAMILY:

• Teenage daughter and a golden retriever
• Passionately rooting for the Niners
• Playing golf for fun, scenery, in tournaments, for cash…no wrong way to play golf

FAVORITE QUOTE:

“For the strength of the Pack is the Wolf, and the strength of the Wolf is the Pack.”  — Rudyard Kipling, The Jungle Book

MOST INSPIRING ROLE MODEL:

Earl Conrad (Grandfather), Theodore Roosevelt, Steph Curry, Hunter S. Thompson, Muhammad Ali

GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT:

A daughter who is thoughtful, brave, and kind who calls me Dad and a Dad who raised a willful, challenging boy and calls him Son.

Manish leads Technology team and is responsible for applications and data managements, development process, strategy and overall technology solutions. Manish has over 20 years of experience as a senior technology executive and software development. At Sequoia, he focused on innovative and strategic solutions development for improved client experience for services range. Before joining Sequoia, Manish led product development teams for Employee Benefit applications, real estate services and management, systems programming and related industries, at multiple companies.

CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION & RELATED ORGANIZATIONS:

• BS in Computer Science, Bangalore University, India
• Certified in Agile Development Methodologies
• Certified ScumMaster

HOBBIES, INTERESTS & FAMILY:

• Hiking, and playing cricket and ball games with kids
• Camping, travelling and exploring new places
• Family time and doing science projects with kids

FAVORITE QUOTES:

“There are no short cuts to any place worth going.” Beverly Sills
“Creativity is intelligence having fun.” Albert Einstein
“What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals.” Henry David Thoreau
“You must be the change you wish to see in the world.” Mahatma

Jill leads a dynamic team of global benefits consultants leveraging experts through the Sequoia Global Network in 130 countries. From the development of a global HR and benefits strategy through program implementation, Jill’s team helps clients manage their global operation with a consistent and relevant approach. Jill’s role reflects her passion to be a global ambassador, making relatable connections for Sequoia clients and working with a team that deeply cares about delivering excellence.

CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION & RELATED ORGANIZATIONS:

• Business Administration Program, University of Phoenix
• Intensive Course of Study in Cultural Anthropology (Angeles Arrien)

HOBBIES, INTERESTS & FAMILY:

• International travel
• Challenging long-distance runs with my husband

FAVORITE QUOTE:

“Four Rules For Life: Show up. Pay attention. Tell the truth. Don’t be attached to the results.” -Angeles Arrien

MOST INSPIRING ROLE MODEL(S):

Barack and Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey, Frida Kahlo, Georgia O’Keefe

GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT:

Raising my son and being part of a loving extended family.

As VP of Global Consulting, Joe is responsible for business development for our global benefits practice, as well as the development of the global consulting services that we bring to Sequoia’s clients. He works with those clients to build and implement employee benefit strategies that attract, motivate, and retain the best employees to support the business mission, wherever the clients operate globally.

CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION & RELATED ORGANIZATIONS:

• BS in Business Administration, University of Delaware
• Graduate work in Economics, University of Delaware
• Member Omicron Delta Epsilon (International Honor society for economics)

HOBBIES, INTERESTS & FAMILY:

• Writing, playing, recording, and listening to music
• Travelling with my equally busy wife (when we can find the time!)
• Fitness, gardening, and politics
• Collecting antique maps and vintage guitars

FAVORITE QUOTE:

“The best way to predict your future is to create it.” Abraham Lincoln

MOST INSPIRING ROLE MODEL(S):

Ansel Adams, Winston Churchill, Miles Davis, Nelson Mandela, Jackie Robinson, Frank Lloyd Wright

GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT:

Climbing Mt. Kenya, hearing my music on the radio, being quoted in the Wall Street Journal, helping our clients improve the lives of their employees.

As Vice President of Operations, Joe is responsible for leading operational groups primarily focused on the Sequoia One market. He works cross functionally to deliver high-quality products and services that our clients have come to expect from Sequoia.

CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION & RELATED ORGANIZATIONS:

• MBA, University of Utah
• BS in Health Administrative Services, Weber State University

HOBBIES, INTERESTS & FAMILY:

• Family
• Photography
• Boating

FAVORITE QUOTE:

“The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” — Nelson Mandela

MOST INSPIRING ROLE MODEL(S):

Albert Einstein, Bill Gates, My Parents

GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT:

20 years (and counting) of marriage to my amazing wife and raising 3 incredible children who teach me something new each day.

As Vice President, Finance, Ash is responsible for leading the finance and accounting functions of Sequoia Benefits. He works cross functionally across the company to improve processes and efficiencies, while ensuring the finance team produces accurate and actionable financial information to help drive the business.

CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION & RELATED ORGANIZATIONS:

• MS in Accounting, Wake Forest University
• BS in Accounting, Wake Forest University
• CPA in California, Inactive Status

HOBBIES, INTERESTS & FAMILY:

• Traveling with my family
• Tennis
• Watching movies

FAVORITE QUOTE:

“I am the master of my fate and the captain of my destiny.” — Nelson Mandela

MOST INSPIRING ROLE MODEL(S):

Nelson Mandela, Winston Churchill

GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT:

My children share the same passion for travel and exploring the world as I do.

As a VP, BI and Analytics, Paul is responsible for the entire lifecycle of data, starting with its ingestion from various internal and external sources all the way to delivering client analytics. He works cross functionally to show the value of data to internal, as well as external stakeholders.

CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION & RELATED ORGANIZATIONS:

• BS in Decision Science/Business Analysis, San Francisco State University

HOBBIES, INTERESTS & FAMILY:

• Hockey (Player and SJ Sharks fan)
• Soccer (has been to World Cups in Japan and Germany)
• Loves Sci-Fi

FAVORITE QUOTE:

“Those people who think they know everything are a great annoyance to those of us who do.” — Isaac Asimov

MOST INSPIRING ROLE MODEL(S):

Isaac Asimov, Rhett Butler, Mikhail Lomonosov, Peter the Great, Margaret Thatcher, my father

GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT:

Making it to the US, making it in the US

As VP of Platform Solutions, Evan is responsible for strategy, direction, and management of platform solutions at Sequoia. This includes our internal operational platform and data processing platforms. The goal is seamless integration, rapid scalability, enhanced productivity, and optimal performance.

CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION & RELATED ORGANIZATIONS:

• MA in Research Psychology, California State University, Long Beach
• BA in Psychology, University of California, Irvine

HOBBIES, INTERESTS & FAMILY:

• Cooking show junkie
• Books, music, theater and film
• Hiking and outdoor activities

FAVORITE QUOTES:

“If you are the smartest person in the room, you are in the wrong room.” Anonymous

MOST INSPIRING ROLE MODEL(S):

My older brother

GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT:

Climbing Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu

As VP, 401(k) Services, Molly is responsible for leading the 401(k) team- both in adding new clients and continuing to enhance our clients’ experience. She is also involved cross functionally to grow our business and evolved our offering through innovation.

CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION & RELATED ORGANIZATIONS:

• BS in Economics and Psychology, Allegheny College
• FINRA licensed- series 6, 7 and 65

HOBBIES, INTERESTS & FAMILY:

• Spending time with my husband and 2 sons
• Running and hiking with my 2 dogs
• Tennis, golf, reading, knitting

FAVORITE QUOTES:

“Limits, like fear, is often an illusion.” Michael Jordan

MOST INSPIRING ROLE MODEL(S):

Jesus Christ, Martin Luther King Jr., Walt Disney, Richard Branson

GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT:

Raising 2 caring, smart and funny teenage boys

As Consultant Team Leader, Jed Cloern is responsible for business development and overall satisfaction of clients. Jed works closely with the Client Service and Marketing & Support teams to ensure clients receive the best value for premiums, efficient administration, positive employee experiences, and all with flexible and scalable programs.

CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION & RELATED ORGANIZATIONS:

• California licensed Life, Accident and Health
• BA in Business Economics, UC Santa Barbara

HOBBIES, INTERESTS & FAMILY:

• Helping my wife raise 2 toddlers and a teenager
• Enjoying my wife’s cooking
• Enjoying the company of great friends
• Rooting for bay area sports teams
• Jogging (or feeling bad about not jogging)

FAVORITE QUOTES:

“Yesterday’s home runs don’t win today’s games.” Babe Ruth

“Winning is not a sometime thing; it’s an all time thing. You don’t win once in a while, you don’t do things right once in a while, you do them right all the time. Winning is habit. Unfortunately, so is losing.” Vince Lombardi

GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT:

Being a valued partner to people I respect in a complex and important aspect for great businesses.

As VP of Security, Petros is responsible for overseeing the Security Program at Sequoia and supervising the IT function. He works collaboratively across the organization to protect Sequoia’s systems and data, as well as our clients’ data and to support the company’s growth.

CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION & RELATED ORGANIZATIONS:

• MSc in Information Security, University of London
• BSc in Management Information Systems, SJSU
• CISSP, CIPT, CCSK

HOBBIES, INTERESTS & FAMILY:

• Hiking, tennis, running, snowboarding
• Music and film
• Travelling and experiencing new cultures and landscapes

FAVORITE QUOTES:

“Παν μετρον αριστον” translates to “Everything in moderation”

“Ta panta rhei” – Heraclitus

MOST INSPIRING ROLE MODEL(S):

My father and mother

GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT:

Living and adapting to life in three different countries and leading a full, healthy and happy life with my family and friends!

As VP, Salesforce Solutions, Ranjan is responsible for leading Sequoia’s Customer Experience team across marketing, sales, and service domains, and managing innovation, optimization and maintenance of enterprise ecosystem of applications around Salesforce SaaS Clouds.

CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION & RELATED ORGANIZATIONS:

• MBA in Global eCommerce Masters (GEM program), Georgia State University, Atlanta
• BS in Physics, Mumbai University, Mumbai

HOBBIES, INTERESTS & FAMILY:

• World Travel
• Nature trails & hiking
• International cuisine & culture

FAVORITE QUOTES:

“Live as if you were to die tomorrow, learn as if you were to live forever” – Mahatma Gandhi

MOST INSPIRING ROLE MODEL(S):

My father, Swami Vivekananda, Mother Teresa, Nelson Mandela

GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT:

Establishing a fully functional data center in Cairo, Egypt by operating remotely

As the VP of Wellbeing and Platform Partners, Kaleana oversees our Wellbeing programs and partnerships, helping to support clients and employees come through for the various needs of their people.

CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION & RELATED ORGANIZATIONS:

• BA in Psychology, University of Washington
• BA in Communications, University of Washington
• MA in Psychology, Golden Gate University

HOBBIES, INTERESTS & FAMILY:

• Family, spending time with my husband, my young son Caden, and miniature dachshund, Hoagie
• Exercise and hiking
• Exploring and traveling

FAVORITE QUOTES:

“The more I help out, the more successful I become. But I measure success in what it has done for the people around me. That is the real accolade.” Adam Grant

MOST INSPIRING ROLE MODEL(S):

Sigmund Freud, The Dalai Lama, Sara Blakely, Melinda Gates, Phil Knight

GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT:

Bringing our son Caden into this world. “Mom” will forever be the title I am most proud of.

As VP of Demand Generation, Cody is responsible for leading the strategy and operations on the Sequoia marketing team. He works collaboratively with sales, client service and the support team to produce value-adding marketing campaigns for clients and future clients. Cody enjoys finding innovative ways to share Sequoia’s clients’ stories with the growing community of people-driven companies.

CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION & RELATED ORGANIZATIONS:

• BA in Advertising, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

HOBBIES, INTERESTS & FAMILY:

• Coaching youth soccer
• Hockey player and Blackhawks fan
• Photography enthusiast

FAVORITE QUOTES:

“You can have everything in life you want, if you will just help other people get what they want.” – Zig Ziglar

MOST INSPIRING ROLE MODEL(S):

My late Grandfather, who taught me about servant leadership.

GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT:

My family, lovely wife, and three daughters.

As VP, People Operations, Nicole is responsible for leading the Benefits and Wellness, Compensation Planning, People Technology and Analytics, and People Processes teams to ensure that HR programs and technology are supporting and advancing the growth of all Sequoia functions with ease.

CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION & RELATED ORGANIZATIONS:

• BS in Industrial Organizational Psychology, California State University, East Bay

HOBBIES, INTERESTS & FAMILY:

• Hiking
• Going to the beach
• Popcorn movie night
• Finding new restaurants in San Francisco
• Building campfires

FAVORITE QUOTES:

“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”Maya Angelou

MOST INSPIRING ROLE MODEL(S):

My kids are the best teachers out there!

GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT:

Wining second place at a softball tournament in Japan.

As the VP of Talent Acquisition, Kate oversees the team that is attracting and hiring the world’s best talent for Sequoia. The Talent Acquisition team is at the forefront of scaling our business and identifying exceptional new team members to power the Total People Investment.

CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION & RELATED ORGANIZATIONS:

• BA in Economics, California State University Chico

HOBBIES, INTERESTS & FAMILY:

• Being with my amazing friends and family
• Travel
• Needlepoint
• Exercise

FAVORITE QUOTES:

“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.”Benjamin Franklin

MOST INSPIRING ROLE MODEL(S):

Dennis & Louise Del Paine – my intelligent hard working, self-made parents

GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT:

Being able to successfully balance work and my family is my greatest achievement. My son Nicholas is my pride and joy.

As VP, People Partner Practice, Jessica is responsible for leading the People Partner team for Sequoia. The People Partner team serves as a strategic partner to Sequoia’s leaders and managers to ensure that the team member experience is beyond exceptional.

CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION & RELATED ORGANIZATIONS:

• MS, Human Resource Management, Purdue University
• BS, Bradley University
• SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources)

HOBBIES, INTERESTS & FAMILY:

• Food, wine, and great friends
• Traveling with my husband
• Hiking around the Bay Area with our rescue dog

FAVORITE QUOTES:

“The most difficult thing is to act; the rest is merely tenacity.”Amelia Earhart

MOST INSPIRING ROLE MODEL(S):

Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Dan Rather, Julia Child

GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT:

Cultivating some of the best friends a person could ask for.

Diane is responsible for leading strategies to onboard, engage, and develop team members and leaders across the organization. She works to keep the people-first experience at the center of all that her team produces. A key focus is also integrating and supporting Sequoia’s unique culture in all aspects of the talent management approach.

CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION & RELATED ORGANIZATIONS:

• BS, Political Science, NWMSU
• MEd, Human Resources & Organizational Development, Colorado State University

HOBBIES, INTERESTS & FAMILY:

• Hanging out with my dogs – walks, playtime, snuggles
• Spending time breaking bread with family and friends

FAVORITE QUOTES:

“Learn from the mistakes of others. You can’t live long enough to make them all yourself.”Eleanor Roosevelt 

MOST INSPIRING ROLE MODEL(S):

My parents, Maya Angelou, Duke Kahanamoku, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Madeleine Albright, Wilma Mankiller

GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT:

Rescuing many dogs over the years.

As Consultant Team Leader, Mark Mangiola is responsible for business development and overall satisfaction of clients. Mark is proud to be the most tenured member of the Benefit Consultant team and works closely with the Client Service and Marketing & Support teams to ensure clients receive the best value for premiums, efficient administration, positive employee experiences, and all with flexible and scalable programs.

CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION & RELATED ORGANIZATIONS:

• California licensed Life, Accident and Health
• BA in Business Economics, UC Santa Barbara

HOBBIES, INTERESTS & FAMILY:

• Spending time with my wife and kids
• Watching the 49ers/Giants/Warriors with my family
• Playing golf very poorly
• Playing indoor soccer
• Spending time with family and friends

FAVORITE QUOTES:

“You can’t let praise or criticism get to you. It’s a weakness to get caught up in either one.”? John Wooden

“If you don’t have time to do it right, when will you have time to do it over?” John Wooden

“It’s what you learn after you know it all that counts.” John Wooden

GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT:

Working with the team at Sequoia to come through for people I care about: family, friends and business partners.

As a Client Service Director, Meghna Solorio oversees the emerging growth client service team. In partnering with the client service managers and benefits consultants, Meghna is responsible for making sure we are delivering exemplary client service experiences to our clients while maintaining a high performing team of dedicated Sequoia employees.

CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION & RELATED ORGANIZATIONS:

• MBA in Human Resources and Health Care, Dominican University
• BA in Economics, Osmania University
• California licensed Life and Health

HOBBIES, INTERESTS & FAMILY:

• Spending time with friends, my husband and adorable puppy
• Reading
• Watching foreign films
• Love animals – volunteered at the Humane Society
• Active member of ASPCA

FAVORITE QUOTES:

“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” Aristotle

“Be gentle and you can be bold; be frugal and you can be liberal; avoid putting yourself before others and you can become a leader among men.” Lao-Tzu

MOST INSPIRING ROLE MODEL(S):

My parents – They’ve worked hard and sacrificed so much, so I could have the life I do. I’ve always admired their work ethic, the values they’ve upheld all their life and their drive to always help others in need. They both are an inspiration to me.

GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT:

I traveled to America for my Masters. Funded my MBA program on my own by working and also was awarded a teaching assistantship by the Business school.

And, I am proud of working at Sequoia, being able to partner with extraordinary people in our clients and team members.