Dr. Tonya Jackman Hampton, PCC

CEO/Fractional CHRO/CPO, Executive Coach and Consultant

Sequel Consulting Group

Apr 2013 – Present(13 yrs 1 mo)

SEQUEL Consulting Group (SEQUEL), which is a business consulting practice and transformational partner. Through strategic alignment and organization development solutions we create high-performing leaders and teams. With 30 years of experience, we offer executive coaching, human resources and OD consulting services, keynote speaking and facilitation involving action planning and forum convening initiatives. Sequel Consulting Group,LLC extends a collaborative approach with a proven track record of providing lasting results to public, private industry, non-profits, educational institutions and national or global clients. Services: Executive Coaching, Culture and Organization Structure, Design, Strategic Planning, Human Resources Strategy Design and Implementation, Organizational Assessments, Data Analysis, Employee Climate Surveys, Focus Groups, Creation of Mission, Vision and Values Statements, Change Management, Organization and Leadership Development, Engagement Strategy Defining and Implementation, Keynote, Workshops, Moderation and Facilitation

Advisory Board

CoraVie MEDICAL · Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Dec 2025 – Present(5 mos)

Advisory board role for CoraVie MEDICAL supporting the organizational health and planning for future growth, including succession planning, organizational design, and candidate identification and recruitment for key leadership positions. Responsibilities: Being a thought consultant offering governance, organizational design, and strategic planning expertise to support the leadership team and Board of Directors. Advising on recruitment and retainment process of key talent within the organization, providing an independent and objective assessment of talent that aligns to company needs, goals and values. Specifically, Advise in the selection of an executive chairman of the board to support our next phase of fundraising. Helping the team explore and define strategies for connecting with individuals/organizations within the community to gain investment for CoraVie. Providing leadership coaching for executives from time-to-time to develop leaders within the organization for succession planning and overall development and leadership effectiveness.

Executive Coach

Cheryl Alexander & Associates, Inc · Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Apr 2023 – Present(3 yrs 1 mo)

Executive coaching professional leading group and 1:1 coaching within organizations focused on executive and leadership development.

Executive Coach

The Vision Investment · Chicago, Illinois, United States

Jan 2025 – Present(1 yr 4 mos)

Executive and leadership coaching.

Executuve Coach

Daiiley Innovations Inc.

Nov 2025 – Present(6 mos)

Executive coaching : 1:1 coaching focused on leadership.

Keynote Speaker

AAE Speakers Bureau

Jan 2025 – Present(1 yr 4 mos)

All American Entertainment is one of the largest full-service speaker bureaus and talent booking agencies in the world today. We exclusively represent the interests of event professionals and planners to identify and secure high-profile speakers, celebrities, and entertainers for speaking engagements, personal appearances, and endorsements.

Adjunct Professor

University of Minnesota

2024 – Present(2 yrs 4 mos)

Adjunct Professor

University of St. Thomas

2023 – Present(3 yrs 4 mos)

Advisory Board

Wave Engagement, LLC. · United States

Dec 2024 – Dec 2025(1 yr 1 mo)

Executive and Chief Human Resources Officer

UC San Diego Health · San Diego County, California, United States

2023 – 2025(2 yrs)

Executive responsible for the Human Resources function servicing almost 20k+ employees for Health science and system. Overseeing HR for 23,000 staff and academic professionals, which includes more than half the workforce represented by unions. Overseeing functions, including HR Shared Services, Talent Acquisition, Organizational Development and Employee Engagement, Compensation, Benefits, Labor Relations, HR Operations and Diversity and Inclusion.

Senior Vice President, & Chief People and Culture Officer (CPCO)

Hennepin Healthcare · Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

2020 – 2023(3 yrs)

Member of the Executive Leadership team, together leading a premier Level 1 Adult Trauma Center and Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center, among nationally recognized programs and specialties. Overseeing People and Culture for 7,000 team members and unpaid (volunteers, students, etc.) team members, which includes more than half the workforce represented by unions. Overseeing functions, including HR Shared Services, Talent Acquisition, Organizational Development and Employee Engagement, Compensation, Benefits, Labor Relations, HR Operations and Diversity and Inclusion and Volunteer Services.

Managing Principal

Cook Ross · Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Feb 2019 – Jun 2020(1 yr 5 mos)

• Managing Principal for Client Engagement function. • Since 2018, she's personally delivered 50+ solutions to 20+ clients, totally $350K in business and continues to lead a team delivering $5M in organization development solutions and services. • Lead client engagement strategy ensuring team of consultants is focused on business development, executing organization development solutions, training and generating thought leadership through writing and blogging. • Lead a global team of more than 30 consultants who provide a variety of consulting services and products to clients. • Managed a budget of $1M ensuring execution of business goals and management of expenses. • Created and directs professional development for the entire organization. Includes influencing and implementing strategies for the live and remote learning ecosystem. • Designed and directs talent and resource management strategy for entire organization. • Partnered on business development strategy to obtain client leads and respond to requests for proposals. • Provided client services by conducting keynotes, training and consulting, assessment and strategy development to but not limited to: American Airlines, Aqua America, Children's MN, CH Robinson, Ecolab, Geisinger, General Mills, Livo Health, Mars, Mortenson, and Piper Jaffray, University of Maryland Medical School, etc.

Principal Consultant

Cook Ross · Minneapolis, Minnesota (based in Sliver Springs, MD)

Jul 2018 – Jan 2019(7 mos)

• Executive consulting, directed business development, designing leadership and development design and creating thought leadership. • Consulting practices included: Organizational and leadership development or effectiveness, talent management, change management, culture transformation interventions and diversity and inclusion practices or processes as well keynote speaking and training program development and delivery.

Adjunct Professor

St. Catherine University

2012 – 2020(8 yrs)

• Capstone advisor • Adjunct professor for the Masters of Organizational Leadership program, subject: Leading Organizational Change.

Vice President Human Resources (CHRO/CDO),Organization Effectiveness & Diversity/Inclusion

Planned Parenthood North Central States · Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Mar 2017 – Jun 2018(1 yr 4 mos)

• CHRO/Executive leader responsible for defining, oversight and executing the HR organization development, diversity and inclusion strategy. • Managed a budget of ~$16M ensuring execution of HR business goals and management of expenses. • Defined and executed organizational transformational efforts. Supported development and execution of business strategy. • Coached and developed direct reports and volunteers – 50+ individuals. • Responsible for the design and execution of learning and development strategy. • Consulted business leaders on strategy development, team building, change management, organizational transformations, leadership development and culture progression. • Designed and executed HR strategy, which also included defining and implementation of recruitment or talent acquisition, talent management, benefits, compensation, employee relations, and leadership development priorities, practices and metrics. • Engaged with board to report and share strategy updates and manage executive compensation.

Sr Director (CDO), Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement

HealthPartners · Bloomington, MN

2012 – 2017(5 yrs)

• National organizational development and effectiveness senior leader for 23K employee base (including union employees). • Collaborated and designed the execution of human resources, employee engagement, learning and development strategy. • Led and defined the global diversity and inclusion strategy. • Defined and executed related organizational transformational efforts. • Coached and developed direct reports and employee resource groups, included over 500 employees. • Managed budget of ~$800K ensuring execution of business goals and management of expenses.

HR Director, CVG Operations

Medtronic · Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Apr 2012 – Sep 2012(6 mos)

• HR Senior Business Partner and leader advisor, consulting and coaching leaders on strategy development, team building, change management, organizational transformations, leadership development and culture within a 30K employee base. • Designed and executed HR strategy, priorities and processes; recruitment or talent acquisition, talent management, diversity and inclusion, benefits, compensation, employee relations, and leadership development. • Developed and coached direct reports.

HR Director, Global Inclusion, Diversity and Engagement

Medtronic · Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Oct 2008 – Apr 2012(3 yrs 7 mos)

• Global organizational development and effectiveness leader leading global diversity and inclusion strategy for 95K based employee and across 120 countries. • Defined and executed related organizational transformational efforts. • Supported development and execution of strategy of other diversity and inclusion leaders. • Coached and developed direct reports and employee resource groups. • Defined and guided learning and development strategy for diverse employees. • Managed functional budget ensuring execution of goals and management of expenses.

Senior Human Resources Manager, Cardiovascular

Medtronic · Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Oct 2006 – Oct 2008(2 yrs 1 mo)

• HR Business Partner for business unit comprised of 1.5K employees. Functional leaders that were advised included Finance and Marketing. • Consulted and coached leaders on strategy development, team building, change management, organizational transformations, leadership development and culture. • Designed and executed HR strategy, priorities and processes; recruitment or talent acquisition, talent management, diversity and inclusion, benefits, compensation, employee relations, and leadership development. • Developed and coached direct reports.

Employee Relations Manager/Client Operations Leader

Accenture · Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Jan 2005 – Oct 2006(1 yr 10 mos)

• Led client culture and change management initiatives including organizational redesign and restructures for a 100K employee based. • Client delivery and process development. • Developed and coach direct reports.

Sr. Human Resources Generalist/Business Partner

Ecolab · Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Apr 2003 – Oct 2004(1 yr 7 mos)

• Designed and executed HR business strategy, priorities and processes; recruitment or talent acquisition, talent management, diversity and inclusion, benefits, compensation, employee relations, and leadership development for a 1.5k employee base. • HR Business Partner and leader advising, consulting and coaching leaders on strategy development, team building, change management, organizational transformations, leadership development and culture. • Developed and coach direct reports.

Human Resources Manager/Business Partner

Best Buy · Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

1999 – 2003(4 yrs)

• HR transformational leader within the shared service function for a 100K employee base. • Designed practices and processes to transform the culture into a flexible work environment. • Built and defined diversity and inclusion priorities. • Managed employee relations and developed supportive policies and employee handbook. Supported the development of HR professionals. • Led change management initiative and transformational efforts for total rewards (compensation and benefits) strategy and outsourcing services with new business partner; Accenture. • Developed and coach direct reports.

Paralegal/HR Consultant

Honeywell · Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

1998 – 1999(1 yr)

• Designed global training programs and policies for helping managers lead their teams across North America and Latin America. Total employee 110K. • Co-led the transformation toward the culture by developing ethics, compliance and employee relations practices for supporting a diverse work environment. • Built learning and development programs to increase employee effectiveness. • Conducted employee investigations to resolve issues and create organizational change.

Paralegal/HR and Employer Consultant

Dorsey & Whitney LLP · Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

1994 – 1998(4 yrs)

• Helped transform organizations and a multitude of client organizations by consulting and guiding employers and HR professionals on how to create an engaging work environment. • Developed work environment policies and procedures. • Conducted organizational assessments. Developed training programs focused on leadership development, effective teamwork, collaboration and conflict management. • Conducted investigations, legal research and prepared for employment litigation claims and labor relations matters. Drafted legal documents and procedures.