Trainer Directory

HR Coach LLC

With over 40 years of hands-on experience in Human Resources, Jacquelyn Thorp has built a career spanning manufacturing, retail, education, and hospitality. Known throughout California for her ability to simplify complex employment laws, she delivers engaging HR certification prep and transforms workplace training into meaning

HR Coach LLC

With over 40 years of hands-on experience in Human Resources, Jacquelyn Thorp has built a career spanning manufacturing, retail, education, and hospitality. Known throughout California for her ability to simplify complex employment laws, she delivers engaging HR certification prep and transforms workplace training into meaningful, memorable conversations. Over the years, she has taught thousands of HR professionals and managers to lead with knowledge, confidence, and heart. Jacquelyn walks with a cane but runs a collective — a business built to empower others and elevate the HR profession. Passionate, resilient, and inspiring, she continues to shape the future of learning and leadership.

A Better Me Executive Coaching

 Aleyda Santos is a seasoned Human Resources professional with over 25 years of experience partnering with executives and HR teams to build strong, people-centered organizations. She holds multiple HR certifications and has served in several leadership roles within a SHRM Chapter, including Chapter President.

A Better Me Executive Coaching

 Aleyda Santos is a seasoned Human Resources professional with over 25 years of experience partnering with executives and HR teams to build strong, people-centered organizations. She holds multiple HR certifications and has served in several leadership roles within a SHRM Chapter, including Chapter President. Aleyda has also facilitated PHR, SPHR, and PHR-CA certification preparation courses, supporting HR professionals in advancing their careers. Her passion is helping others become effective, confident, and purpose-driven leaders by unlocking their full potential. Through her work, Aleyda is dedicated to fostering workplace cultures where individuals and teams thrive and achieve lasting success. 

 Momentum, Inc

 Dr. Efrain Garza is an accomplished executive and educator with extensive experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion, workplace harassment prevention, leadership and management training, and organizational development. With a strong background in strategic planning, recruiting, and multicultural workplace problem-solvin

 Momentum, Inc

 Dr. Efrain Garza is an accomplished executive and educator with extensive experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion, workplace harassment prevention, leadership and management training, and organizational development. With a strong background in strategic planning, recruiting, and multicultural workplace problem-solving, Dr. Garza is passionate about creating equitable, effective, and thriving organizations. He holds a Doctoral degree from Boston University and brings both academic insight and real-world expertise to every engagement. Dedicated to advancing inclusive leadership and positive workplace cultures, Dr. Garza continues to inspire organizations to embrace diversity as a driver of innovation, collaboration, and long-term success. 

Le Smart HR Consulting

Hugo M. Martinez, PHR, PHR-CA, is a seasoned Human Resources consultant and founder of Lesmart Human Resources Consulting. With over 24 years of experience in both the public and private sectors, Hugo is a strategic and resourceful HR professional dedicated to helping organizations strengthen their people practices.

Le Smart HR Consulting

Hugo M. Martinez, PHR, PHR-CA, is a seasoned Human Resources consultant and founder of Lesmart Human Resources Consulting. With over 24 years of experience in both the public and private sectors, Hugo is a strategic and resourceful HR professional dedicated to helping organizations strengthen their people practices. His expertise spans compliance, strategic and Agile HR, project management, training design and facilitation, HR analytics, and employee relations. Passionate about continuous learning, Hugo is committed to providing practical, forward-thinking HR and business solutions. Outside of work, he enjoys reading, learning, spending time with family, and staying active at the gym.

Kim Sidhu, HR Consulting

 Kim Sidhu is a strategic Human Resources leader with over 20 years of experience driving talent, culture, and organizational performance across large-scale operations. She is recognized for aligning HR strategies with business goals, strengthening engagement through leadership and management training, and building

Kim Sidhu, HR Consulting

 Kim Sidhu is a strategic Human Resources leader with over 20 years of experience driving talent, culture, and organizational performance across large-scale operations. She is recognized for aligning HR strategies with business goals, strengthening engagement through leadership and management training, and building high-performing, inclusive teams.

Kim brings deep expertise in enterprise-wide HR initiatives, including talent planning, employee relations, compensation, compliance, and organizational transformation. Known for turning strategy into action, she leverages data-driven insights, effectively coaches leaders, and fosters a culture of learning and continuous improvement.

She holds advanced degrees in Biochemistry and is SHRM-CP certified, reflecting her commitment to excellence in the HR profession.

3rd Place Coffee

  John Sahagian, CP-FS
Food Safety & Restaurant Operations Instructor

John Sahagian is a restaurant industry professional with more than 30 years of hands-on experience spanning every level of restaurant operations, from dishwasher at age 13 to managing multimillion-dollar restaurant organizations. As if owning and managin

3rd Place Coffee

  John Sahagian, CP-FS
Food Safety & Restaurant Operations Instructor

John Sahagian is a restaurant industry professional with more than 30 years of hands-on experience spanning every level of restaurant operations, from dishwasher at age 13 to managing multimillion-dollar restaurant organizations. As if owning and managing 3rd Place Coffee, was not enough, he helps restaurant owners and operators improve food safety, compliance, and operational excellence through consulting, inspections, and training.

John is also the founder of 3rd Place Coffee, a community-focused gathering place built on connection and purpose. Known for his practical approach and real-world expertise, he is passionate about helping restaurant professionals build safer, stronger, and more successful businesses.