Calista has nearly two decades of experience specializing in Human Capital. Her niche for Talent Consulting, Training & Development, and Recruitment Strategies, is evident in her Making Magic for small to mid-size businesses to connect and keep the best talent. She is known as your Talent Fairy Godmother and has worked in Talent Acquisition and recruited for Amazon, Wells Fargo, Departments of Defense, and the Coca-Cola, just to name a few. As a result, has increased highly qualified diverse candidates by over 600%, with a 99% placement rate. During her time at Bennett College HBCU she organized political campaigns, candidate forums and lead collegiate/ grass roots efforts aiding in successful races such as State Representatives, Mayor, City Council, Senate and Congress seat. She has been a political organizing and advocacy for over a decade and has partnered with the Department of Justice, Washington State African Affairs and Hispanic Affairs.

The heart of her work is centered on creating change management within talent acquisition and recruiting retention and underrepresented talent. Her greatest achievements are in the role of Wife and Mother. When she is not making magic happen for others, she is enjoying the magic of travel, networking, and being a foodie trying new eateries.