The Founder
With previous HR roles at LifeLabs Learning and The New York Times under her belt, Jamie founded Kokoro Consultants to serve small companies with a focus on creative endeavors.
She firmly believes that even small companies can build a caring culture with exceptional benefits, systems, and processes.
Jamie is a licensed health and life insurance broker, PHR-certified, and a member of SHRM.
Aside from her work at Kokoro, Jamie is a Tony-Nominated Broadway producer, Vice President of the Board of Directors of Young Artists of America, and an escape room enthusiast.
Jamie Joeyen-Waldorf
Who's Who in the Company
Founder
Jamie Joeyen-Waldorf
Marketing Director
Trendha Hunter
Advisor
Nicole Johnson
Trendha Hunter
Marketing Director
Trendha Hunter, M.Ed. is a strategist, educator, and consultant dedicated to helping people and organizations recognize what is possible and build intentional pathways toward it. Trendha founded Hunter Crafted Strategies, a people-centered consulting firm that brings together strategy, operations, human resources, marketing, and creative problem-solving to help individuals and organizations move from vision to action. Rooted in the belief that meaningful growth begins by honoring where we are, she helps uncover strengths, clarify possibilities, and transform ideas into systems and strategies that support where people want to go. Across her work, Trendha creates the clarity, connection, and infrastructure that allow people and their visions to flourish.
nicole JAvana Johnson
Advisor
Nicole Javanna Johnson, PhD is an innovative multi-sensorial artist, educator, and facilitator dedicated to dismantling systemic oppression through the power and beauty of storytelling. Nicole founded The Harriet Tubman Effect, a human resource center and participatory-action research institute that offers education and facilitation around justice advocacy, systems change, and the reallocation of wealth. As an artist and creator of animation, music, dance, literature, and visual art, she channels the research and data she has gathered into transformative narratives that bridge historical wisdom with future possibilities, offering the world practical pathways toward collective liberation.
About Kokoro
Our Name
Our Values
Kokoro, a nuanced Japanese term, extends beyond mere translations of 'heart' or 'spirit.' It represents a blend of thoughts, emotions, and expressions unique to each individual. Encompassing a person's aspirations, accumulated wisdom, and the full spectrum of their emotions, kokoro is the driving force behind every action.
Yet, the essence of kokoro transcends its individual components. It embodies these elements simultaneously, giving each person a distinct 'color' and 'shape' to their being. This uniqueness forms the core of every human, endowing them with unparalleled inner richness. At Kokoro Consultants, we deeply respect and celebrate this uniqueness. We are dedicated to acknowledging and honoring the diverse and special qualities each individual brings to their workplace.
Make HR a Superpower, Not a Chore
HR isn’t just about compliance and payroll. It’s about creating better workplaces where people thrive. We show organizations that HR can be exciting, impactful, and even fun when done right.
Say the Hard Things, Do the Right Things
Transparency, radical candor, and accountability are at the heart of what we do. We push for honest conversations and bold changes, even when it’s uncomfortable.
Break the Mold
HR in the arts has been stagnant for too long. We challenge outdated norms, bring in fresh ideas from other industries, and prove that there’s a better way to support artists and creatives.
Put People Before Process
Technology is a tool, not a replacement for human connection. We embrace innovative solutions while ensuring that HR always keeps real people and their needs at the center.