meet our leaders!
Neil Katz
25 years leading, advising, and consulting C-Suite executives navigating the human capital challenges
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Jazmin Lizardo
6 years of experience acting as Human Resources Generalist for various companies and industries.
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Neli Ebrahimi
5 years of Human Resource experience acting as a HR Manager and HR Business Partner for various companies.
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Neil Katz
7 years. During her time as a teacher she led a team of 13 educators.
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Neil Katz
Neil Katz has spent the last 25 years leading, advising, and consulting C-Suite executives navigating the human capital challenges while aligning people and business strategies. His HR leadership in retail, healthcare, manufacturing, telecommunications, and startup has helped companies navigate their strategic plans while achieving employee and company full potential.
For the past 15 years, Neil has also been providing executive coaching to CEOs, Boards of Directors, and executive professionals. He enjoys working with individuals to help them achieve their business and career goals, which helps them to continue to grow professionally.
Neil received his Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Texas Lutheran University and his MBA from Amberton University. He completed the Executive Coaching program through the University of Texas at Dallas and has his SHRM certification.
Neil has served on speaking panels on various topics including networking, how to navigate the interview process, and employee engagement. Neil also serves on the Board of Directors for Hope International an adoption agency based in Dallas and previously served on the Board of Directors for Gift of Adoption and Halo Senior Care.
Jazmin Lizardo
Jazmin Lizardo has had 6 years of experience acting as Human Resources Generalist for various companies and industries.
Jazmin has provided support to the people team by developing Human Resources solutions resulting in the achievement of business objectives. Her Human Resources background in hospitality, healthcare, startup, and religious organizations has helped companies feel secure in aligning HR strategy with organizational strategies.
Jazmin received her Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with a focus in Human Resources Management from Florida State University in Tallahassee, and is also a SHRM certified professional. She is passionate about people and the potential each person holds, and has volunteered to work with individuals to develop their professional skills and ultimately succeed in the workplace.
Neli Ebrahimi
Neli Ebrahimi has over 5 years of Human Resource experience acting as a HR Manager and HR Business Partner for various companies.
Her Human Resources background in the healthcare, manufacturing and Real Estate industries has allowed Neli to maintain and enhance human resources productively in an organization, by developing strong manpower, identifying talent and deploying professional development programs in order to achieve organizational goals and fulfill employees’ needs, while utilizing her proven customer relation and professional abilities, skills and education to benefit and develop the organization.
Neli received her Bachelors of Science in Health Promotions with a Minor in Biology from the University of Houston and her Master of Business Administration with an emphasis in Human Resources from Texas Woman’s University.
Neli is passionate about people and helping organizations create a lasting cultural change in order to develop strong employees, while creating lasting opportunities.
Josie Figard
Josie Figard has been in education for the past 7 years. During her time as a teacher she led a team of 13 educators. Josie received the campus award of Teacher of the Year in 2019-2020. She also received the Difference Maker Award from her district in 2020-2021.
Josie attended Dallas Baptist University and received her Bachelor of Arts in Education. She is certified to teach Early childhood- 6th grade and is also licensed to teach English as a Second Language in the state of Texas.
Josie is passionate about serving those around her and takes pride in a job well done. She is using the skills and work ethic she learned as a teacher to support Exceptional HR Solutions and its customers.
