Bernadette Jones is a Co-Founder of Visionova HR Consulting and a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SHRM-SCP). Over two decades of leadership experience have taught her that the best HR is built on clarity, dignity, and trust—not policy alone.
She serves as a strategic HR business partner to nonprofits, forward-thinking businesses, and philanthropic foundations. But Bernadette doesn’t just consult on compliance. She helps organizations navigate the intersection where compliance and culture collide—and emerge stronger on both sides.
Her specialty: Culture-First HR strategies that actually work. She moves beyond day-to-day support to guide executive teams through the conversations that matter most: crisis management, board-staff relations, diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, and workplace mediation. She understands that every policy change, every difficult conversation, every leadership decision either builds trust or erodes it.
Her expertise spans a diverse range of organizational landscapes—mission-driven sectors such as health, education, and the arts, alongside dynamic industries including construction, retail, and professional services. That breadth means she doesn’t offer one-size-fits-all answers. She develops strategies that align with the organization’s actual constraints and values.
As a facilitator and thought leader, Bernadette excels at translating complex HR concepts into clear, actionable learning experiences. She has developed highly sought-after trainings and workshops on California-mandated harassment and discrimination training, effective people management, and employee engagement—but more importantly, she teaches leaders why these topics matter beyond compliance. She shows them how to lead with both precision and empathy.
Beyond her consulting practice, Bernadette is actively shaping the future of HR. She serves on the Northern California SHRM Professional Development Committee and chairs the Northern California SHRM DEIB Committee. She is a national speaker at SHRM Conventions and the Nonprofit HR National Conference, where she shares her insights on culture-first leadership with audiences nationwide.
Whether you’re facing a reclassification deadline, navigating board dynamics, building a culture that retains your best people, or tackling systemic equity challenges, Bernadette brings strategic clarity to the moments that define your organization.
