Self starter: We’re proactive, action-oriented, and self-directed servant leaders
Meaningful relationships: We strive to add value to every conversation and use active listening to build trust and integrity
Innovative: Creative problem-solvers at heart, we collaborate to find new solutions and fresh perspectives
Learning: We’re curious lifelong learners who are continuously seeking knowledge and honing our skills
Energy: A positive attitude is contagious: We believe in infusing a little fun into the workplace
-Simplicity consultant
From left to right: Sheryne Cadicamo, Madeline Obernesser, Carrie Morris, Lisa Hufford, Cindi Newell-Timmons, Sara LeHoullier, LaShunte Portrey
Founded in 2006, Simplicity’s mission is to help everyone thrive in the new world of work. Recognition includes five years as an Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private company in America and one of Puget Sound Business Journal’s largest woman-owned businesses in Washington state.
Founder and Director Lisa Hufford has been named an Inc. Top 10 Female Entrepreneur and selected as an Ernst & Young Entrepreneurial Winning Woman. She’s a champion for professionals transitioning to consulting and advises companies on building flexible, project-based teams that add immediate value, as discussed in her most recent book: Work, Your Way: Reinvent yourself, Create the Life you want and Thrive as a Consultant. Find all of Lisa's books, and learn more about her journey, on her website!
We know how to attract, motivate, and delight consultants who are leading the way in the future of work. Curiosity, patience, and adaptability are the qualities that set us apart to become the employer of choice for an inclusive, human-powered candidate experience.
Top row (left to right): Erica Elliott, Dayna Weir, Cindi Newell-Timmons, LaShunte Portrey
Bottom row (left to right): Markelle Rich, Lauren Hardin
Simplicity is utterly unique because of our Support Excellence model. Our CSS team manages the lifecycle of every project, providing dedicated coaching to our consultants so they can continually improve their skills, ensuring that our clients achieve heroic success.
Top row (left to right): Sheryne Cadicamo, Lindsay Auten, Michelle Cartmel
Bottom row (left to right): Ashley Davidson, Michael Ucci, Reiko Kono, Jasmine Ines, Kate Huebner
Our team lives and works in the greater Puget Sound region, and we’re committed to giving back by fostering a work environment that brings out the best in people and donating our time and money to local organizations that better our community, like the Female Founders Alliance, Bellevue LifeSpring, Year Up, and Hopelink.
Simplicity Consulting provides equal access to opportunities and advancement regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship/immigration status, marital status, age, gender identity, national origin, disability, medical condition, veteran status, or any other protected status.
We’re certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise with the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), and we support women in business through partnerships with the University of Washington Bothell Women’s Leadership Camp and Cal Poly. We support other women- and minority-run businesses in our community, and participate in local events such as the Seattle WiT Regatta, Women in Cloud Summit, and IAMCPT WiT.