Tasia is the recruiting & consulting manager at Hire for Hope. She helps set our direction for delivering the highest caliber recruiting and talent services and oversees our recruiting operations teams.

Before joining the Hire for Hope team, Tasia was an organizational development specialist at Byrne Electrical where she helped develop strategies, implement a competency model and formal performance management and developed a leadership program. Prior to that, she worked in training and development at Americo Life and before that, she was a group leader at Payless.

Tasia graduated from Grand Valley State University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration.

Tasia and her husband have been sponsoring kids through Compassion International and Food for the Hungry for the last 10 years.

As an East Coast native, Tasia grew up a frequent traveler with more wings than roots. She’s spent time exploring every state in the US except, Hawaii, has had 15 permanent addresses and even spent a little time growing up in Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico. In her free time, Tasia enjoys boating and camping with her husband and their two Dalmatians. A fun fact about Tasia is that she enjoys DIY projects and recently built a pantry in her kitchen!

Asad is Hire for Hope’s executive recruiter. He sources and recruits top talent for our clients across West Michigan and helps people land their dream roles.

Previously, Asad worked at Paychex for two years as an MMS Sales Representative and before that, an account executive at MLive Media group for three years. Asad has enjoyed making a difference for businesses and the local community throughout his career and looks forward to continuing to make an impact at Hire for Hope.

Asad received his bachelor’s degree in sales and business marketing from Western Michigan University.

He has been involved with Kids’ Food Basket as a volunteer and is looking forward to getting involved with the YWCA through Hire for Hope.

Always looking for a challenge, Asad spends his time outside of work on home and yard improvement projects or golfing with his friends and girlfriend. Either way, you can find him taking any chance he can to get outside and enjoy the company of his friends and family.

Lauren is an executive recruiter at Hire for Hope. In her role, she finds and connects with top talent who possess the head, heart and briefcase that our client needs to complete their team.

Lauren previously was an employee benefits consultant at BHS Insurance for five years where she helped clients streamline benefit processes and the associated technology. Prior to that, Lauren worked at the JW Marriott for six years in hospitality. 

Lauren obtained her associate’s degree from Grand Rapids Community College and her bachelor’s degree in human resources from Grand Valley State University.

With a passion for people, Lauren looks forward to contributing to the community impact that Hire for Hope is involved with through the YWCA.

Outside of work, Lauren enjoys music, meditation and yoga, spending time with her close-knit family, cheering on the Michigan State Spartans, and catching a barre class at The Barre Code. She recently discovered her new favorite spot, Jackson Hole, and is now an avid fan of a mountain range and discovering new places through travel.

Jamie joins Hire for Hope as an executive talent specialist. In her role, Jamie spearheads our search strategy and researches and sources a broad range of high-quality professionals for professional employment opportunities. She also analyzes the firm’s business processes, systems, and technology integration to maximize performance and help streamline consistent workflows.

Prior to joining Hire for Hope, Jamie served as director of operations at FLOW Cleanrooms, where she led daily operations and oversaw all human resources functions, including recruiting and onboarding, with a passion for employee placement and coaching.

Before that, Jamie was the director of operations at Colliers International|West Michigan, where she worked in various roles for numerous years developing her passion for leadership and human resources, focused on engaging and growing “the people” whom she considers every company’s greatest asset.

Jamie has been passionate in her volunteer efforts, and has been involved with Habitat for Humanity, Kids’ Food Basket, Mel Trotter Ministries, Angel Tree, Fosters Forward and Operation Christmas Child. She is an avid advocate for mental health awareness, as well as for those who are caregivers supporting those individuals with mental health matters, offering up hope and resources available to assist in their journeys.

A mother of four, Jamie loves to spend time with her family. A favorite activity is traveling to the family cottage in Northern Michigan, enjoying the water, beach, and sun. She also is a bookworm and will read any and everything — from educational books to murder mysteries thrillers.