About Us
Our consultants play an essential role in the success of our firm. We have a dynamic team who value and share the firm's commitment to professional excellence, the highest ethical standards, diversity, collegiality and community service.
Expand HR Consulting comprises a diverse group of consultants with in-depth experience working successfully with organizations and individuals. Our clients view us as trusted advisers in addressing their human resource challenges.
Stacey Berk
Phone: 301.502.1191
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Stacey Berk has built Expand HR Consulting one client, and one success story, at a time. Launched in 2006, Stacey serves as Founder & Managing Consultant to the growing team of Expand HR’s trusted human resources consultants and strategists. Specializing in executive search and compensation, Stacey’s primary role remains to continually evolve the organization and ensure that each client’s needs are met.
With over 20 years of professional human resources experience, Stacey earned her degree in Human Resources & Conflict Management, with a minor in General Management, from Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship & Public Affairs. Upon graduation, Stacey was offered a position on the human resources team at Internet Interstate (now a Verio company). Stacey then joined Sodexo’s US headquarters overseeing corporate recruiting and human resources for this global leader in food and facilities management services. With over 110,000 employees during Stacey’s tenure, her responsibilities included overseeing employee relations and recruitment, policies and compliance, coaching, performance management and diversity outreach for corporate.
As her breadth of industry expertise, versatility and reputation as a consummate professional grew, Stacey focused her strengths and know-how to working directly with clients.
At Expand HR Consulting, Stacey works closely with her team to provide clients with proven guidance across all facets of the HR process including career development, interview coaching and one-on-one training, comprehensive compensation and benefits analysis and planning, DEIB-related policy reviews and planning, as well as targeted, strategic recruiting outreach best practices. An expert in employee relations, conflict management, and executive coaching, Stacey is also well versed in related federal and state employment laws offering Expand HR’s clients unmatched professional direction and guidance. In addition, Stacey holds her certification from Cornell University’s Leadership Program in Diversity and Inclusion for Human Resources.
Always looking to grow within an ever-changing HR landscape, Stacey is an active member of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), WorldAtWork, and the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE). Stacey is regularly featured as a trusted media source for outlets including Media Bistro, The Muse and SHRM.org. Links to Stacey's writing about HR topics can be found in the Expand HR Articles section.
With a commitment to serving her community, Stacey volunteers her time with nonprofit organizations to support and further the work and fundraising efforts of charitable education and outreach programs such as Dunks for Diabetes, a local chapter of the American Diabetes Association, as well as a local women’s shelter. She also shares her passion for food, baking, and great culinary experiences within her successful Expand Kitchen & Home blog.
Erica Raphael
Phone: 301.257.8947
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Erica is a senior generalist who works with clients virtually and in the Washington, DC area.
Erica has more than 25 years of experience in human resources and nonprofit administrative operations. Before becoming a consultant, she worked for Iona Senior Services as Director of Administration, HR and Development for twenty years.
Erica is an outsourced HR Generalist for nonprofit, biotechnology and government contracting clients in Washington, DC. She has worked on numerous HR research, compliance, benefits and employee development projects for clients of varying size and complexity and has done work to support nonprofit boards of directors.
Erica has been a consultant with Expand HR Consulting since 2008. She completed the Social Entrepreneurship Program for Nonprofits training from Community Wealth Ventures Inc. Erica holds her bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan and her master’s degree from the University of Chicago, both in cultural anthropology. Erica holds her certificate in Workplace Diversity, Equity and Inclusion from the University of South Florida Muma School of Business.
Danielle Gilbert
Danielle is a skilled Human Resources Consultant. She received her undergraduate degree from Virginia Commonwealth University in business administration and holds two master’s degrees in human resources management and in Public Administration from Strayer University. Danielle continues to pursue education, including two certifications from the Society of Human Resources Management including the SHRM Certified Professional designation and a certificate in workplace Diversity, Equity and Inclusion from the University of South Florida Muma School of Business.
Danielle works with EHR’s clients on generalist consultation, training initiatives and facilitation. Danielle has worked with EHR since January 2021. Danielle has experience with a large healthcare organization as a Director of Human Resources where she was responsible for all aspects of administration, employee engagement and development, employee relations, and training. Previously she worked for Lowe’s and Circuit City, respectively, as a Human Resources Manager. She has experience at many levels supporting exempt, nonexempt and hourly employees. Danielle is approachable, easy to work with, responsive and has a strong grasp of generalist human resources concepts. She is a strong facilitator and often serves as our lead trainer.
Danielle works with EHR’s clients on training initiatives and facilitation. She is a facilitator and leads the certification preparatory courses for the HR Certification Institute. Danielle has worked with EHR since January 2021.
Amy Taylor
Amy is a Human Resources Consultant with EHR.
Amy is a graduate of University of Maryland, Baltimore County, with a master’s degree in Industrial-Organizational (I/O) Psychology, and a bachelor’s in Psychology. Amy holds her certificate in Workplace Diversity, Equity and Inclusion from the University of South Florida Muma School of Business. Amy has DEIB and outreach experience working for a non-profit organization that improves the daily life for adults with mental illnesses.
She assists EHR’s Senior HR Consultants with various projects and initiatives, conducting research and analysis. She also assists with general human resources administration to support recruitment and retention activities for clients. Amy has worked as an investigator and provided research support on several investigations varying in nature for EHR.
Joe Boone, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Joe Boone is a human resources generalist with over 20 years of experience in recruiting, employee relations, performance management, compliance, compensation, and benefits. He prides himself on strong client service.
After a distinguished career as a Marine Corps officer, retiring at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, Joe began working in human resources. Joe was a human resources manager for two large companies in the automotive and manufacturing industries before transiting into human resources consulting. He as a consultant with EHR on recruiting and human resources projects.
Joe holds his bachelor's degree in human resources management from the University of Hawaii and his master's degree in business administration from Indiana Wesleyan University. He is a Certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP). Joe is working towards a certificate in Workplace Diversity, Equity and Inclusion from the University of South Florida Muma School of Business.
Lilly Bedard
Lilly is attending Babson College, pursing a degree in Business Administration, Economics, Leadership, People & Organizations. She is expected to graduate in May 2026. She is a recipient of the Blank Leadership Scholar (4-year, full tuition scholarship, awarded to 6 students annually) and Outstanding Performance Award in Managerial Accounting (2023). As a student athlete, Lilly is on Varsity Women’s Lacrosse, Advisory Council Member (2 athletes selected from each class by the team to participate in decision making with coach), Athletics Tutor (tutoring 5-10 athletes year-round in Managerial Accounting, and Quantitative Business Analytics II, Finance, and Technology Operations Management).
She was previously a Strategy & Business Analytics Intern for Nextera Energy and as well as an intern for Tekterra Consulting. She is working toward her certificate in Workplace Diversity, Equity and Inclusion from the University of South Florida Muma School of Business.
In her work with EHR, Lilly assists Senior HR Consultants with general human resources administration to support recruitment and retention activities for clients. She also assists with various projects and initiatives, and conducts research and analysis.
Gillian Berman
Gillian is attending the University of Florida, pursing a degree in Business Administration. She is expected to graduate in 2027.
In her work with EHR, Gillian assists Senior HR Consultants with general human resources administration to support recruitment and retention activities for clients. She also assists with various projects and initiatives, and conducts research and analysis.
Amber Coleman
Amber Coleman is an HR professional with a background in data analysis, strategic planning, and program management. She holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from Lincoln University. She is currently an MBA Candidate at Syracuse University, with an expected graduation in 2025. Amber is also a SHRM Certified Professional and a member of the NBMBAA in Washington DC.
In her work with EHR, Amber assists Senior HR Consultants with general human resources administration to support recruitment and retention activities for clients. She also assists with various projects and initiatives, and conducts research and analysis.
HR Internship Program
The firm offers an internship program for students to gain unique HR consulting experience. The Human Resources Intern will assist with recruiting, generalist project preparation, support, and research for senior consultants. The position is approximately 5-10 hours a week. Students are offered the chance to earn their certificate in DEIB (paid for by EHR) and participate in a networking skills seminar. Interns will work remotely in a virtual team. This position is best suited for a candidate looking to grow.