The Team

Lauren Ovans, SPHR

Founder and Principal Consultant

Lauren Ovans is a seasoned HR and operations strategist with 15+ years of experience turning people challenges into growth opportunities.

She’s empowered Fortune 500 companies, innovative startups, and mission-driven organizations by bringing clarity, structure, and results to every engagement.

What She Does:

Founded ALO Perspective to deliver executive-level HR support to small and mid-sized businesses—without the overhead.

Her expertise includes:

  • Employee relations

  • Performance management

  • Organizational design

  • Strategic workforce planning

Why You’ll Love Working With Her:

  • Empathy meets business insight: Lauren skillfully blends a caring approach with sharp business acumen.

  • Trusted by leaders across industries to build strong teams and empower confident talent decisions.

Fun Facts:

  • Currently completing her MBA at Purdue University – always leveling up!

  • Fitness junkie and Dave Matthews Band fan.

Amy McDuffie-Blackett, PCC

Gallup Certified Strengths Coach | Certified Confidence Coach

Amy McDuffie-Blackett is a seasoned Career & Strengths Coach with 25+ years of experience turning talent challenges into growth opportunities.

She’s empowered diverse organizations—from technology and healthcare to government—by designing impactful coaching programs and facilitating strengths workshops that drive engagement and performance.

What She Does:

Designed and delivered high-impact coaching programs, including one-on-one coaching, Early Career Kick Start, and Career Advantage, to help individuals achieve their career aspirations.

Her expertise includes:

  • Career coaching and development

  • Employee engagement

  • Team performance facilitation

  • HR business partnership

Why You’ll Love Working With Her:

Empowering approach meets strategic insight: Amy skillfully combines her deep HR expertise with practical coaching techniques to help clients build confidence and achieve their goals.

Trusted by organizations to transform talent into growth and success.

Fun Fact:

Continuously growing her expertise—Amy holds multiple certifications in emotional intelligence, accountability, and dialogue facilitation.