Meet the Team
At VimyHR, our team of HR experts is dedicated to helping your business thrive. Each member brings a unique blend of experience, passion, and innovative thinking to the table, ensuring that we deliver exceptional HR solutions tailored to your needs. Get to know the faces behind our success and see how their expertise can support your organization’s growth and development.
Vered Levant, BA Economics, CPHR, SHRM-SCP ​
Lead Executive Officer
After many years of driving HR strategy for larger organizations, Vered left corporate HR to support a start-up with their operations and leadership, where she saw significant improvements in team engagement and profitability. This experience highlighted the gap in HR support for small businesses, leading her to establish VIMY HR to provide accessible HR advice for Canadian small businesses. Committed to clarity, accountability, and ROI-driven solutions, Vered is also a passionate advocate for inclusion and equity, actively volunteering as a Board Director with the Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association and the Better Business Bureau.
Karey Spenst, CPHR, ACTP, DiSC
Senior HR Consultant
With over 30 years of HR experience across various industries and company sizes, Karey has developed and implemented comprehensive HR strategies that align company vision, mission, values, and business goals with their people. Having held several executive HR roles, she is adept at making decisions at the executive level in public, private, and nonprofit organizations, and has frequently interacted with and served on Boards of Directors. Karey is a trusted coach and communicator, known for cultivating relationships at all levels and championing cultural growth.
Tracy Stephen
Senior HR Consultant
Tracy is a vibrant HR leader and mentor with over 15 years of senior-level experience. Known for her energetic and passionate approach, she fosters a culture of inclusivity, growth mindset, authenticity, and empowerment. Tracy has excelled in influential roles, including AVP for Sovereign Insurance, where she led HR and corporate change for six Canadian locations, and HR Director AB for Brookfield Residential, cultivating a top employer culture. With a diverse background in various industries, she advises on the full employee lifecycle and provides trusted counsel to leadership, driving strategic talent solutions.
Andrea Adams, MPA, BBA, CPHR Candidate
Senior HR Consultant
Andrea Adams is an accomplished professional with 22 years of experience in human resources and corporate priority project management. Holding a BBA in Human Resources and a Master of Public Administration, she has extensive experience in the public service, enabling her to understand clients' priorities and recommend practical solutions. Known for her respectful and engaged approach, Andrea excels in employee engagement, project management, and labor relations, with a proven track record of successfully addressing difficult situations.
Jason Beaman, CPHR, DiSC
Senior HR Consultant
Jason has over 25 years of experience in the people space, with a strong character shaped by his career as a Paralympian and a National competitor in downhill skiing for Canada, as well as his current role on the Men’s National Para Volleyball team. Drawing on his life and career experiences, Jason has become a 'Positive Disruptor,' using his unique approach to architect successful organizations and people during times of significant growth, change, or competitive development.
Sharon Kolodychuk
Senior HR Consultant
Sharon is a dedicated HR professional, leader, player/coach, and advisor with 25 years of experience across multiple industries in Canada and the US, including talent acquisition, tech, and non-profit sectors. She is passionate about HR and excels in bringing out the best in employees and resolving challenging people issues. Sharon is a creative thinker with strong technical skills who believes in building relationships based on trust, respect, and integrity. As a trusted advisor to leadership, she ensures alignment and visibility, balancing organizational needs with those of its people.
Kristy Vandersalm, CPHR
HR Advisor
Kristy brings over 10 years of HR expertise in the oil and gas industry, excelling in building learning plans, leading HR system implementations, and advising on HR policies. Her strong leadership and communication skills have earned her the trust of both peers and leaders. Passionate about innovation and collaboration, Kristy excels in driving successful outcomes for large-scale organizational change and business process initiatives.
Jillian St. Pierre​, BBA-HR
HR Business Partner & Recruitment Lead
Jillian is a seasoned HR business partner with over a decade of experience in both the private and non-profit sectors. Renowned for her strategic guidance and relationship-building skills, she excels in elevating leaders, nurturing talent, and shaping impactful organizational cultures. With a diverse background in roles ranging from executives to pastry chefs, Jillian integrates strategy with culture to drive projects and initiatives efficiently, crafting tailored solutions that align organizational culture with operational goals.