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Ethos Human Capitol Soluutions - Meet Our Team

About Ethos Human Capital Solutions

Real people. Real experience. Real connection.
At Ethos Human Capital Solutions, we believe people are the heart of every business. Our team brings expertise, practical insight, and a human- first approach to every engagement.
Ethos Team 2025

150+ Years of Combined HR Experience

In today’s complex workplace, it’s more important than ever to know you’re connecting with a real person—someone who listens, understands your challenges, and helps you find clarity when things feel uncertain.

We’re more than HR consultants; we’re your thought partners. We will guide you through compliance, culture, and change with integrity, empathy, and passion. And yes, hablamos español.

The Magic of Human Connection® isn’t just our tagline—it’s our way of doing business.

Our Leadership Team

Linda Duffy - Founder and President - Ethos Human Capital Solutions

Linda Duffy

Founder and President

Linda has 20-years of executive-level experience with major corporations. Linda is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRMSCP).

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Naya Halbasch - Vice President - Ethos Human Capital Solutions

Naya Halbasch

Vice President

Naya joined the Ethos HCS team as Vice President with more than 17 years of progressive experience in the field. Naya has a proven track record of delivering results in various HR functions, including employee relations, performance management, compensation and benefits, and organizational development.

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Melissa Araya - Recruiting Manager - Ethos Human Capital Solutions

Melissa Araya

Recruiting Manager

Melissa Araya joined the Ethos team in April 2022 as a Recruiter. She has over ten years of full-cycle recruiting experience, six years of HR management, and healthcare regulatory compliance experience.

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Erin Brady - Principal Consultant - Ethos Human Capital Solutions

Erin Brady

Principal Consultant

Erin Brady joined Ethos HCS in July 2021 as a Senior Human Resources Consultant and has been promoted to Principal Consultant. Erin provides general HR consulting to our clients and offering strategic advice on all human capital-related issues.

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Sarai Gonzalez - Human Resources Consultant - Ethos Human Capital Solutions

Sarai Gonzalez

Human Resources Consultant

Sarai is a results-oriented Human Resources and Payroll professional with over 8 years of experience. Her background includes supporting non-profit, construction, hospitality, online retail, and professional services industries. She recently completed her Master’s in Business Administration.

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Berenice Macedo Guillen - Human Resources Specialist - Ethos Human Capital Solutions

Berenice Macedo Guillen

Human Resources Specialist

Berenice Macedo Guillen joins Ethos as a Human Resources Specialist, bringing four years of experience in HR and leave of absence management. In previous roles, she navigated State and Federal laws and coordinated with employees and HR teams to ensure compliance with FMLA, ADA, and Workers’ Comp leave policies.
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Nicole Martinez - Lead Human Relations Specialist - Ethos Human Capital Solutions

Nicole Martinez

Lead Human Resources Specialist

Nicole is an organized, detail-oriented project manager who joined Ethos in September 2020. She has gained progressive experience in Human Resources by managing employee onboarding and separations for in-house and remote talent.

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Stephanie Potts, Payroll Specialist - Ethos Human Capital Solutions

Stephanie Potts

Payroll Specialist

Stephanie joined our team in April 2025, bringing a strong understanding of payroll complexities from both the standpoint of running an individual company’s payroll and also managing multiple payroll accounts at a professional employer organization (PEO).

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Brianna Solis - Human Relations Specialist - Ethos Human Capital Solutions

Brianna Solis

Human Resources Specialist.

Brianna Solis brings human resources and customer service experience to the Ethos team in her Human Resources Specialist. role. Before joining Ethos, Brianna’s HR responsibilities included recruitment, onboarding, leaves of absence, offer letters, and program/project launches for a California franchise with 7,000 employees across six states.

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Tammy Stagner - Principal Consultant - Ethos Human Capital Solutions

Tammy Stagner

Principal Consultant

Tammy Stagner is an SPHR and SHRM-SCP Certified Human Resources and Operations executive who joined the Ethos team in 2022 as Principal Consultant. She has 25+ years of experience in HR and most recently worked as VP of Operations and Organizational Development for a transportation company in Southern California.

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Nanette Trevino - Senior Human Relations Specialist - Ethos Human Capital Solutions

Nanette Trevino

Senior Human Resources Specialist

Nanette joined the Ethos team in late 2021. She has more than ten years of experience as an in-house Human Resources Manager and was responsible for developing the new hire and onboarding processes, creating employee handbooks, recruiting, and payroll processing in her previous role.

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Maria Varela Patrick - Principal Consultant - Ethos Human Capital Solutions

Maria Varela Patrick

Principal Consultant

Maria joined the Ethos team as Principal Consultant with more than 20 years of human capital experience in various industries, including publishing, hospitality, property management, start-up businesses, consulting, and private coaching. She is passionate about talent development and mentoring.

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“Linda is one of the best human resources professionals I have had the pleasure of working with. She is intelligent, incredibly articulate and conscientious. Linda has a strong foundation in employment law, but her real strength is in dealing with people.”

— Marla Robinson, Partner
Merhab Robinson & Jackson

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