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About Peoplism
We are a team of multidisciplinary experts with deep experience across HR strategy, learning and development, psychology, change management, and data science. We combine research-backed insights with real-world experience to help organizations build inclusive, effective, and scalable people systems. Our consultants and facilitators are based in the U.S. and Europe.
Our Approach
Data-driven
Our programs are based on peer-reviewed research, as well actionable insights from practitioners in the field. We measure starting points and track progress so you can see results from your efforts. And our expert consultants do the heavy-lifting to help you actually make sense of your data.
Human-centered
There’s a wide gap between knowing what needs to get done and actually motivating human beings to do it. We leverage our experience in clinical psychology to break down barriers, guide difficult conversations, and motivate people to make real changes.
Impact first
You can easily stay busy with a wide range of HR initiatives—but are they actually moving the needle? We want to ensure the answer is yes. That’s why we don’t offer services that lack impact, and we challenge our clients to make meaningful, lasting change in the systems that matter most.
Peoplism Leadership
Liz Kofman-Burns, Ph.D.
Co-Founder
Liz is a sociologist with over a decade of experience studying and implementing solutions to make work better. She’s passionate about helping organizations bridge the gap between academic research and reality. Her work has appeared in Harvard Business Review, Inc., TechCrunch, First Round Review, Psychological Inquiry, and Behavioral Scientist among others. Liz has a Ph.D. in Sociology from UCLA.
Amber Madison
Co-Founder
Amber is a licensed therapist, award-winning lecturer, nationally noted author, and renowned gender expert. Her thought leadership has appeared everywhere from The Today Show to MTV to NPR and has been featured in Fast Company, The Atlantic, The Wall Street Journal, Newsweek, and many more. She’s worked with companies of all sizes, from the Fortune 100 to 100-person startups, leveraging her knowledge of psychology and communications to deliver innovative and impactful D&I solutions.
Sofie Leon, Ph.D.
Managing Director
Sofie Leon is a seasoned HR consultant with deep expertise in people strategy, organizational design, and equitable talent systems. Sofie has a STEM educational background and has held program director positions at Cal State Fullerton and Caltech. As a woman of color in a male-dominated field, she discovered the restorative power of community and learned that collective solidarity and advocacy could result in systemic change. At Peoplism, she advises high-growth teams on building fair, clear, and future-ready workplaces. She has a PhD in civil engineering from the University of Illinois.
