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Client Work
Since 2017, HumanWorks™ has partnered with Fortune 500 companies, universities, government agencies, and mission-driven nonprofits to solve real problems in military transition, employer readiness, and organizational culture. A sample of that work:

Amazon — Global Military Recruiting Events
The problem: Low acceptance rate of military-connected applicants coming out of SACC recruiting events.

What we did: Built and delivered a military career conference readiness workshop series for job seekers, plus a Recruiter Readiness Workshop for Amazon's own recruiting teams to build military cultural competency and responsiveness. Four workshops delivered in 2022, four more in 2023.

Morgan Stanley — Military Readiness for Talent Leaders
The problem: Veteran talent wasn't translating into roles at Morgan Stanley the way it should have.

What we did: Delivered Military Readiness training for senior HR and Talent Management leaders, focused specifically on shifting the hiring manager mindset.

MedTechVets — Program Rebuild
The problem: Low enrollment in the Academy and no defined employment pathway for participants once they finished.

What we did: Redesigned the 7-week curriculum, launched a referral program, built a new social media strategy, redesigned the website, streamlined internal processes, increased partner engagement, proposed a sustainability framework, and partnered with the Board of Directors to revise the organization's mission statement.

World Bank — Team Capacity Without Headcount
The problem: Low team productivity inside the Global Practices organization, with no budget to add headcount.

What we did: Recommended a set of actions to increase team capacity and productivity working within the existing budget and team size.

PayPal — Veteran and Diversity Talent Strategy
The problem: Employee engagement gaps, underutilized talent, and unclear self-identification and hiring pathways for veteran and diverse employees.

What we did: Built a Mentor Program, a veteran onboarding program, a D&I Video Speaker Series, and veteran-readiness training for recruiters and hiring managers.

Additional Engagements
Client
Focus
Washington State University, Carson School of Business
Workshop series for graduate student veterans transitioning to the workforce
UCLA MQE Program
Built partnerships with SACC, USAFA, and USNA; grew a more diverse student population
DraftKings
Military Readiness and Diversity & Inclusion Readiness workshops for recruiters
Johnson & Johnson
Pilot program integrating an online transition tool into the existing veteran leadership program
State of Montana
Five statewide "Becoming Veteran Ready Employers" workshops
Big Sky Economic Development
"Becoming Veteran Ready Advisors" workshops across Montana, Utah, and Wyoming
Fiserv
ERG engagement and career mobility workshops for military-connected employees
Xcel Energy
Program design consulting for a veteran-to-veteran mentor pilot
Bush Presidential Institute, Stand-To Program
Capstone project, a five-part workshop series on veteran psychological readiness and reintegration
Western Union (Costa Rica)
Two-day intervention to build a more empowered, inclusive workplace
City of Lyon, France
Strategy recommendations to strengthen Diversity & Inclusion across city government
China Travel Services (Beijing)
Cross-cultural, three-day intervention to align leadership teams after an acquisition
Santa Barbara Foundation
Veteran Readiness Workshop and employer speed-networking event
MVPVets
CRM and user experience redesign for military-civilian transition services
HireMilitary
Recruited 100+ pre-transition service members through the DoD SkillBridge program

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Working with Sara was a turning point during my career transition from the military to civilian life. As a Marine officer, I’ve had the privilege of serving with extraordinary people, but Sara brought something different—an unwavering ability to connect, empathize, relate, and champion on my behalf. Her unique coaching style blended insight through high emotional intelligence and structure with purpose.

Through our purpose-driven conversations, Sara helped me recognize strengths I’d been underusing and guided me toward a future I hadn’t fully envisioned for myself. This may have been the hardest period of my life, even harder than becoming a Marine. Sara didn’t make the process easier—she made it manageable, more grounded, and ultimately more successful.

Sara created a space where I felt seen, understood, and supported, all while holding me accountable to ensure forward progress. I have told my friends and colleagues about her and I will continue to do so. Sara is a coach; a mentor; a genuine friend.

Benjamin Bayless
LtCol, USMC (Ret.)

Trusted by teams at Amazon · Morgan Stanley · PayPal · UCLA · Johnson & Johnson · WSU Carson School of Business · DoD SkillBridge · DraftKings · Yahoo

Sara and her team provided instant value to Ingram Micro through our corporate initiatives to leverage/engage veteran professionals. Throughout the entire experience, we found Sara to be available, supportive and insightful. Sara places significant emphasis in the importance of understanding her customers business objectives and how veteran talent would align with our goals. If you desire to build, manage and/or leverage Sara to drive your sustainability objectives, you will not go wrong.

John Lundy,

Hyundai AutoEver America

MedTechVets was fortunate to have the opportunity to work with and learn from Sara's vast experience. She was instrumental in helping to conduct a strategic assessment of our programs and provide critical recommendations to help enhance the delivery of our program.

Derek Herrera,

BrightUro

I am honored to recommend Sara Blewett McNamara, a truly exceptional transformational leader and strategist. Sara has been an invaluable ally during one of the most challenging periods of my life: transitioning from active duty in the Marine Corps to the civilian workforce.

Benjamin Bayless,

United States Space Force

I am pleased to write this recommendation for Sara, who worked with our military team at Amazon to deliver exceptional expertise in the realm of military talent and veteran employment. Her work was focused on translating this expertise into strategies applicable across all employee populations.

Engaging Workshops
Sara's workshops were not only informative but also incredibly engaging. Her ability to connect with participants and convey complex concepts in a relatable manner made her sessions highly effective. Her workshops were designed to be interactive, allowing participants to actively engage with the material and apply what they learned in real-time to their individual employment situations.

Passion for Partnership
Sara's passion for partnership was evident throughout her time working with us. She demonstrated a genuine commitment to fostering collaborative relationships, which significantly enhanced the effectiveness of our programs. Her enthusiasm and dedication to her work were infectious, inspiring others to embrace and support her initiatives in other organizations within Amazon and AWS.

Results-Driven Success
Sara's results-driven approach was a key factor in her success. She consistently focused on achieving tangible outcomes, which led to notable improvements in our operations. Specifically, her efforts contributed to a reduction in turnover rates among veteran employees in certain positions, highlighting the impact of her work on organizational stability and employee satisfaction.

Valued by Executives
Sara's contributions did not go unnoticed by our executives. Her innovative strategies and commitment to excellence made her a valued partner. Her ability to demonstrate data driven results and foster a positive work environment for veterans was greatly appreciated by our leadership team.

Kerri-Anne Gonzalez

Amazon Military Affairs