Melissa M.
Melissa is an Ohio native who built Corel on a simple belief: HR should be human and approachable. With a background in high-volume, light-industrial, and healthcare HR, she leads by balancing empathy with accountability so small teams can truly thrive — and as a disability-inclusion advocate, she's passionate about workplaces that work for everyone. The name says it all: Corel is built from her kids' initials, a daily reminder of her "why." That's the heart of how she works — staying passionate and leading with a why that drives you is everything. She's also endlessly curious about new AI trends, always exploring the next tool that gives small teams an edge.
Michele C.
With HR and recruiting roots going back to 1999, Michele is the person who makes sure everything at Corel actually works. A relationship-driven leader, she shows up to connect, to understand, and to find a way forward — no matter how complex the challenge. What drives her is seeing people and organizations succeed in the specific, "I know your business, your team, and your goals" kind of way. And when she's not building partnerships, she's finding a creative way to repurpose something most people would throw away.
Cory V.
Cory came to HR from the warehouse and logistics world, and it shows: he's deeply versed in high-volume, fast-moving operations, federal regulations, and the I-9 and documentation details most people would rather avoid. From audits and classifications to the fine print that keeps companies protected, he's the steady, unflappable consultant who makes the complicated parts of HR feel handled. Clients lean on him because he's reliable and genuinely good at untangling knots — and yes, he shares America's birthday.
Deanna M.
Deanna brings 10+ years of HR experience — primarily in healthcare — and the calm, knows-it-inside-and-out expertise leaders want when things get complicated. But here's the part that stops people: before HR, she helped build scientific balloons for Google and NASA, including the one behind the Red Bull Stratos mission that carried Felix Baumgartner to the edge of space. From the edge of space to the heart of HR. Fittingly, she's a self-proclaimed storm bug who loves the weather most people run from — maybe that's why, when things get turbulent, she's the calm in everyone else's storm.
Jennifer P.
Jennifer is the person clients call when they need real answers, fast. A seasoned multi-state HR pro with 20+ years in the field, she brings something rare: deep expertise and a genuine love for people. From employee relations and compliance to benefits and performance management, she shows up ready to solve — and clients don't just value her knowledge, they value that she actually cares. Off the clock? If there's a passport stamp to collect, she's on it.
Nikol C.
Nikol is a Business Administrator with 5+ years in HR across demanding industries like BPO and oil & gas — spanning culture, employee wellness, labor relations, and conflict resolution, all with a bilingual perspective. What drew her to Corel was the People-First philosophy: after working where HR felt like a barrier between people, she found a team where every voice matters. Outside work, she's a music lover and traveler — Spain, Peru, Brazil — and yes, every trip started with a concert ticket.
Danna O.
Danna is a bilingual executive assistant with 4+ years supporting leaders, bringing a steady, detail-oriented approach and a genuine enthusiasm for the new tech and AI tools that help teams work smarter. Upbeat, outgoing, and quick with a good laugh, she brings positive energy wherever she goes. Outside work, there's nothing she loves more than hitting the road for a long drive — trading the desk for a new highway, an unfamiliar route, and whatever scenery shows up along the way.
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