{"id":640,"date":"2023-07-06T09:55:15","date_gmt":"2023-07-06T13:55:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thefocusseed.com\/?page_id=640"},"modified":"2026-04-23T21:20:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T01:20:17","slug":"meet-our-founder","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thefocusseed.com\/?page_id=640","title":{"rendered":"Meet our Founder"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Certified Human Resources Expert | The Workplace Doctor <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our founder, Dr. Jaquelle Outlaw, is a&nbsp;SHRM-certified Human Resources professional&nbsp;with over a decade of experience collaborating with mission-driven organizations to develop and implement effective talent management strategies. She has a proven track record of helping organizations recruit, develop, and retain top talent while fostering a positive, high-performance culture. In addition to her expertise in HR, Jaquelle is also a seasoned&nbsp;workforce development professional, specializing in job readiness, employment support, and skills development to help individuals successfully navigate the workforce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jaquelle specializes in leadership development, team dynamics, and employee well-being. Her academic and professional journey is fueled by a passion for enhancing organizational performance and empowering individuals to thrive in the workplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jaquelle holds a Bachelor&#8217;s degree in Business Management, a Master&#8217;s degree in Public Administration, and a PhD in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, providing her with a unique blend of business acumen, insight into human behavior, and a deep understanding of the operations and organizational dynamics within the public and nonprofit sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Her goal is to guide both individuals and organizations in identifying, developing, and navigating their potential to achieve sustained professional success and growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"939\" height=\"1155\" src=\"https:\/\/thefocusseed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_7816.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1258\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thefocusseed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_7816.jpeg 939w, https:\/\/thefocusseed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_7816-244x300.jpeg 244w, https:\/\/thefocusseed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_7816-832x1024.jpeg 832w, https:\/\/thefocusseed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_7816-768x945.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/thefocusseed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_7816-600x738.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 939px) 100vw, 939px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><em>Note From our Founder<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Hi, and welcome to Focus Seed, LLC! At Focus Seed, LLC, we put people at the heart of everything we do. We believe that creating an exceptional&nbsp;candidate experience, cultivating a positive&nbsp;employee experience, and building a productive, engaged workplace are essential to organizational success. Our mission is to redefine talent management by helping organizations invest in their greatest asset, their people. We are committed to fostering an environment where growth and development opportunities thrive. Through our comprehensive talent management services, we aim to solve your hiring and retention challenges, ensuring that your organization attracts, develops, and retains top talent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m here to be your trusted guide throughout the employee life cycle, an integral part of building a thriving, high-performance culture. 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