Stacy provides training and consulting services to employers primarily in the areas of Affirmative Action (AA), equal employment opportunity (EEO), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). She also conducts discrimination and harassment investigations. Stacy performs compensation and adverse impact analyses, assists with Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) and other government agency compliance reviews, and designs AA/EEO compliance and implementation initiatives with employers. Stacy discerns and responds to her client’s needs and works cooperatively with them to develop customized initiatives for their organizations.
Previously, Stacy worked in the Trusight Research Department. Prior to joining Trusight, she held positions that included: HR management; work problems counselor in an employee assistance program; senior training and development specialist; and a counselor and instructor providing academic advising, career counseling, and reading and study skill services to college students, including adults in North Minneapolis community programs.
Fun fact about Stacy: She works the booth with her husband at art fairs throughout the spring, summer, and fall in the Midwest.
Education:
Master of Arts, Education, University of Minnesota
Bachelor of Science, English Education, University of Minnesota, With Distinction
Selected Publications & Presentations:
"Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Updates, sightlines, December 2010
“Resources Help Employers Comply with Disability-Related Laws and Find Sources of Job Applicants,” Employers Association’s Newsletter, 2004
“Family and Medical Leave Act: Decisions and Developments,” Employers Association’s Newsletter, 2003
“Intermittent Family Leave,” Annual Benefits Conference – Employers Association, 2010
“Five Best Practices for Your Affirmative Action Program,” Minnesota State Affirmative Action Association, 2009
“An Overview of Changes to the Family and Medical Leave Act,” Employers Association, 2009
“An Overview of the ADA Amendments Act of 2008,” Employers Association, 2008
“COMPLIANCE OR COMPLAINTS: Overview of Equal Employment and Affirmative Action Plan Implementation,” Minnesota State Department of Human Rights Compliance Showcase, 2007
“Key Compliance Obligations with Affirmative Action,” Minnesota Bankers’ Association HR Conference, 2006
“Affirmative Action Compliance Update: Recent and Future Changes,” Employers Association, 2006
Professional Activities:
Affirmative Action Compliance Council (an OFCCP-industry liaison group), Participant and past planner, recorder, and panel member
Hmong American Partnership, Past Board of Directors
Americans with Disabilities Act Minnesota Steering Committee, Past member
Certifications & Honors:
Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)
