Dedicated Partner
An experienced HR professional who becomes an extension of your team — available whenever you need guidance.
HR Consulting & People Strategy — Raleigh, NC
Amplify Your Impact.
What We Stand For
People-first HR strategy for businesses & nonprofitsWe help organizations amplify their impact and unlock pathways to success and social good.
By leveraging creative strategies and customized services, we enhance organizational impact and drive meaningful change in communities. Together, we amplify the impact of every organization we support.
Three Models
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Process Development
Policy Development
Recruiting & Talent
Performance Management
Employee Relations
Manager Training
EEOC / OFCCP / FMLA / FLSA
Benefits Advisory
HR Technology
Compensation Strategy
Career Pathing
Immigration Support
Overall HR Review
Compliance Audit
Handbook Evaluation
Performance Management Program
Recruiting Process Buildout
Leadership Training
Dedicated HR Partner
Strategic HR Planning
Talent Acquisition Strategy
Compliance & Risk Management
Employee Relations
Policy Development
Predictable Retainer Fees
6 or 12 Month Options
The Case For Partnership
Strategic Planning
From talent acquisition to employee engagement, we develop strategies that foster productive, mission-focused workforces.
Compliance & Risk
Stay ahead of employment laws and regulations. Mitigate risks and avoid costly penalties before they arise.
Confidential Support
Discreet, prompt support for employee relations, policy development, and all HR administration needs.
Trusted By Leaders
" Nathan brought clarity, structure, and momentum. He helped us create a disciplined, step-by-step action plan that was not only manageable, but executable. His depth of expertise, seasoned perspective, and steady guidance gave us both confidence and direction. Nathan doesn’t just advise—he is a critical part of our growth strategy. Thank you for helping us build a stronger BaySix. "
Katherine Garcia, CEO and Chris Prince, COO
Leadership — BaySix
"Nathan's rare blend of strategic insight and heartfelt empathy makes him an invaluable asset. He demonstrates unwavering commitment, integrity, and a true passion for people."
Amanda Hutchinson, MBA, PHR
Chief People Officer — Kennedy Jenks
"Nathan brings an exceptional balance of strategic vision, practical execution, and deep empathy — fostering environments where people thrive and organizations strengthen their culture from within."
Ben Aycock
Chief Marketing Officer — SfL+a Architects
Nathan Powers
Founder & Principal Consultant
- Years Experience
- 20+
- Degrees
- 2
- Impact Created
- YES
Service is not what I do — it's how I live.
I live in a 100+ year-old home in Raleigh, North Carolina, with my wife Libby and our two dogs. I was raised in Tennessee, the son of a minister and a caterer — and from a young age I learned that service is a way of living, not just doing.
I earned a BA in Religion and Philosophy from Belmont University and a Master of Divinity from the Baptist Theological Seminary in Richmond. While unconventional, this path prepared me for a broader vocation: supporting people and communities in meaningful ways.
After two decades in people services — working with large corporations, small businesses, and nonprofits focused on food and housing insecurity — the example set by my parents continues to inspire me.
My work focuses on fostering employee engagement and building inclusive, supportive workplace cultures where both employees and organizations can flourish.
The Ripple
Every great change starts upstream.
When I began thinking about what would represent my work, I wanted it to be intentional, hopeful, and deeply rooted. I wanted it to tell a story. It started with a single word: "upstream."
Too often we focus only on the challenges right in front of us — urgent, visible, demanding. But it's just as important to look upstream and explore the root causes and systems that create those challenges in the first place.
Water sustains life. A single pebble dropped into still water sends ripples far and wide — its impact felt long after the moment has passed. We are that pebble: entering your organization not to overwhelm, but to create thoughtful, meaningful movement.