The Power of One, Amplified by the Support of Many
Our Values
Collaboration Over Competition
We believe in working together with the support of a strong and engaged network to deliver exceptional work for our clients.
Commitment to
Success
We help you find your perfect partner, accelerating the success of purpose-driven companies and independent consultants.
Consideration for
People and Planet
We do great work while doing some good in the world. Community involvement is in our DNA. Giving back multiplies our collective impact.
What We Do
We create opportunities for solopreneurs worldwide to connect, share insights in a safe, judgment-free space, and discover both professional and charitable pursuits.
For companies and non-profits, we offer access to a curated network of specialized, mission-driven independent contractors, ready to support your organization’s goals.
Founding Team
The founders of The Plus One Collective came together to create a community where purpose-driven consultants can thrive.
United by a shared mission to empower independent professionals, they built a platform designed for collaboration, career growth, and giving back. With diverse expertise and a strong commitment to social impact, they connect consultants with opportunities to scale their businesses, support nonprofits, and drive meaningful change—proving that success and purpose can thrive together.
Kate Sargent, Founder - The Plus One Collective
People Ops, Talent & Coaching
Kate has over 20 years of experience in People Operations, Leadership Development, Talent Acquisition, and D2C Strategy with B Corps and ESG-centered retail and CPG companies. Recognized as a LinkedIn Top Coaching Voice, she’s led People & Global Talent at The Citizenry, Allbirds, Method, and The North Face. At The Plus One Collective, Kate leads People, Organizational Development, and Coaching with a focus on pairing financial success with social responsibility and individual well-being.
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Katelyn McArdle
Growth Strategist
Katelyn links organizations with purpose-driven consultants who deliver measurable results. With 10+ years of experience and $25M+ raised for nonprofits, she excels in operational strategies across marketing, technology, and insights. Katelyn also helps consultants showcase their strengths and stand out as experts.
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Adrian Tovalin
GTM Strategy for Startups
Adrian is a first-gen professional with 9 years of experience consulting for FAANGs, serving as Chief of Staff to billion-dollar teams, and scaling startups from $0 to $1MM in ARR. Whether bootstrapping his own startup, or raising a $10.2M Seed round, Adrian thrives when a customer tries a product and is instantly delighted.
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Alex Pracher
Executive Fractional Services
Alex coaches early-stage fractional executives and founders in the social impact sector, helping them define their value, build connections, and thrive within a supportive community. Alex also offers strategic fractional executive services to nonprofits and mission-driven organizations, guiding them through complexities to amplify impact.
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Kirsten Bryant
Client & Operations Leader
Kirsten has spent 17+ years championing environmental justice and clean energy in the Deep South through non-profit advocacy. In addition, as the former owner of a thriving solar-powered storage business, she combined sustainability with entrepreneurship. She believes supporting small businesses committed to doing the right thing will help create systemic change. -
Kasi Riley
Fractional Head of Talent
Kasi is a fractional head of talent and leadership coach with 15+ years of experience in tech, fintech, and consumer brands. She helps mission-driven businesses scale by aligning top talent with impactful roles and fostering leadership growth to drive sustainable success.
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Rachel Bonds
Talent Solutions; Community Leader
Rachel specializes in building resilient, high-performing teams through strategic leadership, organizational development, and evidence-based people practices. With nearly 20 years of experience in talent, DE&I, and strategy across the nonprofit, technology, and venture capital sectors, she helps organizations achieve impactful, sustainable growth. Passionate about economic mobility and equitable access, Rachel supports organizations like the Chicago Urban League and LIFT Chicago. -
Liliana Santizo
Purpose-driven People Leader
Liliana Santizo is a seasoned fractional operation and people partner and founder of Florece.Life, is dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations through adaptive business strategies and transformative leadership. With over 20 years of leadership & management experience, she specializes in unearthing the leader within us by focusing on strength-based approaches that foster resilience, purpose, and sustainable growth. Guided by the African philosophy of Ubuntu—"I am because you are"—Liliana helps clients navigate complexities and cultivate environments where people and businesses thrive in harmony.
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Denise Moss
Fractional People Leader
Denise specializes in building efficient HR systems, fostering positive workplace cultures, and ensuring compliance. With over 12 years of experience spanning industries like hospitality, healthtech, and tech, she brings a no-nonsense, results-driven approach to small businesses and startups, streamlining people operations and driving lasting success. Currently pursuing a degree in Organizational Management at Purdue Global University, she is set to graduate in 2025 as a first-generation college graduate.
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Greer Procich
Talent Leader & HR Tech Advisor
Greer is a people operations leader with a passion for building equitable, feedback-driven workplaces. With backgrounds in hospitality and technology, Greer helps organizations create scalable talent strategies that prioritize transparency, accountability, and employee growth. She believes that effective people practices should be simple, human-centric, and designed with the end user in mind.
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Lindsey Fischer
Marketing & Brand Strategy Leader
With 20 years in merchandising, marketing, and analytics, Lindsey helps well-known brands like The North Face and nonprofits organizations like Wine To Water align purpose with performance. She partners with mission-driven organizations to drive impact through creative, efficient solutions, bridging sales, product, and marketing to solve complex challenges. -
Kaleem Clarkson
Remote Work Expert & Fractional People Leader
Kaleem is the COO of Blend Me, Inc, a fractional people operations consultancy that helps startups and small businesses transform into high-functioning remote or hybrid-remote workplaces by improving the remote employee experience. He has been featured in Harvard Business Review, CNBC, Fortune Magazine and named LinkedIn’s Top 10 Voices in Remote Work. He is passionate about work-life integration and the remote employee experience.
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Molly Dennen
Fractional Learning & Development, Coaching
A recognized expert in Learning & Development, Molly (she/her) founded Infinitus Learning to empower organizations to build effective learning systems and leadership programs that align with business goals. With over 12 years and 20,000 hours of training facilitation, she specializes in executive coaching, new manager development, and creating proactive learning cultures that drive meaningful organizational change.
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Brian Tice
Brand Strategy & Creative Leader
After a decade leading creative teams for startups and established brands, Brian created the branding house he always wanted to see - one that's different by design. He partners with founders who share his vision for authentic storytelling and unexpected ideas, building brands that connect deeply and stand confidently apart.