The JTC Mission
Our mission is to help workplaces effectively increase diversity and retention without harm.
Our Vision
Our vision is to normalize diversity recruiting and representation so that all workplaces get to realize the value of LEQ + Lived Experience Intelligence®.
Our Shared Values
Passion for Increasing Diversity
Excellence in Research + Implementation
Intellectual Curiosity + Lifelong Learning
Empathy for the Experiences of Job Seekers and Employers
Meet Team JTC
Jenn Tardy | CEO & Founder
“Hello, I’m Jenn. My pronouns are she/her/hers. When we meet each other, I get to ask two very interesting questions to you: Where’s the pain? and What must we start doing, stop doing, and continue doing to increase diversity and retention in our workplace?”
ABOUT JENN | Jenn Tardy has been on a mission to help employers and job seekers reach their goals since 2004, driven by a passion to see increasing diversity make sense and cents. As a Recruitment Thought Leader, she established Jennifer Tardy Consulting (a.k.a. Team JTC) to enable employers to find, attract, engage, and hire more applicants from historically underrepresented backgrounds. Through her #HiringSuccess programs, she has empowered many organizations to talk openly about underrepresentation, remove inequalities from their hiring processes, and foster more inclusive work cultures.
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Emily Hart | OPERATIONS MANAGER
“Hello, everyone! I’m Emily. I’m the person that gets to meet you as soon as the contract is signed. My job is to make sure that we deliver exactly what we promised in the time that it was promised.”
ABOUT EMILY | Emily helps clients improve their hiring processes, identify other areas for improvement, and assists with implementation projects to help organizations put workplace diversity recruiting recommendations into practice. Emily has an extensive understanding of all aspects of recruitment, including attracting, evaluating, interviewing, and selecting new hires.
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Brittany Crichlow | Learning & Product Lead
“Hello, all. I am Brittany. My pronouns are she/her/hers. I get to ask one very important question: what is the transformation this audience gets to experience?”
ABOUT BRITTANY | Brittany brings proven expertise in DEIB, learning and teaching, and intercultural relations, and plays an integral role in designing and maintaining Team JTC’s courses, as well as shaping learner experiences. Her work is an intersection of learning and development, instructional design, facilitation, and cultural competence, in addition to applying her expertise in DEIB.
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Detrice Batten | Evaluation & Measurement Lead
“Hi everyone. I am Detrice. My pronouns are she/her/hers. On Team JTC, the first time we get to meet is when you are ready for me and my team to analyze your employee data so that I can compare it to workforce data. A main question that is most important to me is this: Where are you underrepresented in your workplace?”
ABOUT DETRICE | Detrice’s work centers on data collection and analysis for JTC’s solution offering. As a highly accomplished IT and project management professional, Detrice specializes in business analysis, functional and digital transformations, data visualization, process development & improvement, and building capability.
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Dee Milfort | Chief of Staff
“I’m Dee. My pronouns are she/her/hers. When you first reach out to Team JTC, I am the person who opens the front door and welcomes you. I get to ask a very valuable question, “How can we support you?””
ABOUT DEE | As a highly proficient administrator and customer service expert, Dee often serves as the initial point of contact for new clients. She also collaborates with Team JTC executives to oversee and implement strategic planning initiatives across the organization, compiles important business information for company leaders, and supports other team members in their work as required.
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Umesh Bajagain | Writing Partner
“I’m Umesh, the go-to guy for all things wordy at Team JTC. I write, edit, proofread, and even dabble in book consultation. But at the heart of it all, I’m the one turning the team’s wordy dreams into engaging stories.”
ABOUT UMESH | Umesh is a full-time freelance writer, editor, proofreader, and publishing consultant with expertise in both traditional and self-publishing realms. Additionally, he secures agents and crafts compelling book proposals. Umesh is currently working as a preliminary editor for Jenn’s forthcoming book, focused on impactful hiring and retention strategies.
Want to connect? Find Umesh on LinkedIn, and check out his adventures on Upwork!
Sridharan Gunasekaran | Presentation Partner
ABOUT SRIDHARAN | Sridharan is an ex-McKinsey Business Presentation Designer and Team Leader. In 2017, Sridharan capitalized on his 10 years of PowerPoint presentation design expertise by launching his own company - 'Slide Marvels'. He turned Slide Marvels into one of the leading presentation designing firms and it consists of top talents of ex-McKinsey designers. Over the years, Sridharan & his team have been producing world-class presentations to the largest companies and startups around the world.
Sridharan is a recipient of the prestigious "Marvin Award" & "Best-of-Best" award during his tenure at McKinsey & Co.
Connect with Sridharan on LinkedIn here, and visit Slide Marvels’ website here.
Jerran Fraser | Production Partner
ABOUT JERRAN | “Hey there! I'm Jerran Fraser, and for the past ten years, I've been operating Nyshe Media Group in Vancouver, BC. Starting out with big-shot companies, I've been the guy handling everything from shooting to editing. It's not just a job; it's my passion. Whether it's capturing the energy of a corporate gig or the cinematic beauty of a wedding, I've learned to tell stories through my lens.
Grateful doesn't even begin to cover it. I've met incredible people, experienced unforgettable moments, and grown so much along the way. Here's to the next chapter, where I can't wait to see what stories unfold in front of my lens. Cheers to a decade and counting!”
Connect with Jerran on LinkedIn here, and visit NYSHE Media’s website here.
ReD66 MARKETING | Marketing Partner
ABOUT RED66 | RED66 is passionate about great marketing and taking action to move their clients’ message and business forward. They work with business owners, marketing managers, sales management, and business development professionals across the United States who firmly believe in the power of value-driven marketing.
Simply put; RED66 helps their clients solve problems and build their businesses through online marketing.
Follow RED66 on LinkedIn here, and visit their website here.
“The greatest challenge we face as recruiters, hiring managers, and interview team members on the front lines of workplace diversity initiatives is our perception of what someone should look or behave like to demonstrate their qualifications.”
— Jenn Tardy
Founder + CEO, Jennifer Tardy Consulting ("Team JTC")
Awards & Recognition
2023 Diversity MBA Top 100 Under 50
2023 10 Most Influential Women in Diversity and Inclusion
2023 Most Inspiring Women Entrepreneurs
2023 Inspiring Women in HR Tech
2023 Top 15 LinkedIn Experts in Washington D.C. Award Winner
2022 Walk the Walk Award Top 100 DEIB Leaders
2021 Jumpstart Remarkable Women in HR Award Winner
2021 Tech Inclusion Conference DEI Champion
2021 Top Coach Award Winner
2020 LinkedIn Top Voices Award Winner
2020 James W. Rouse Diversity Award Winner
2020 Top 20 YouTube Career Channel
We teach job seekers how to find the careers they were meant for and the experienced recruiters how to create vibrantly diverse work environments.
Seeing other succeed lights us up, and it’s our life’s mission to help you make it happen. Stick with me and I’ll show you how.
Let’s Get Started
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