people + culture leader
get to know me!
Hey, I’m Aura! I’ve spent over a decade in HR, helping companies create workplaces where people actually want to be. I believe work should be more than just a paycheck—it should be a place where people feel valued, supported, and excited to show up every day.
I’ve worked across industries like tech, life sciences, and non-profits, leading everything from employee experience and leadership development to culture and engagement. I’ve also had the chance to share my insights in Nasdaq, BRIT+CO, Create & Cultivate, and Thrive Global.
At the end of the day, my goal is simple: to make work better for everyone.
career
People + Culture | ProCogia | Start-up in Tech
Founder + HR Consultant | Thirteen Thrive + MyFirst90
Culture + Experience | Moya Design Partners | Architecture
HR + Operations| Praxis Spinal Cord Institute | Life-Science
Employee Health + Benefits | HUB | Insurance
HR + Operations | Kohl & Frisch | Pharmaceutical
modern hr that works for people AND companies
HR in industries
Architecture • Life Science • Not-for-Profit • Start-Ups • Tech • Insurance
global hr
Canada • USA • Latin America • Caribbean
CERTIFICATIONS
CPHR • Mental Health First Aid • Mindfulness Practitioner
HR TECH
BambooHR • Gusto • Lattice • Calm • Insight Timer • Monday.com • Asana • Miro
key EXPERTISE
People Strategy • Employee Experience • Culture Change • Leadership Development • Employee Wellness • HR Data & Analytics
TOP SKILLS
Communication • Relationship-Building • Strategic Planning • Employee Relations • Talent Development
WORK THAT FEELS GOOD
WORK THAT FEELS GOOD
FEATURED IN
Dreamers & Doers “27 Women Leaders Disrupting Their Industries” - Dec 2024
Entrepreneurista “The Most Common Mistakes When Starting a Business—and How to Avoid Them” – Jul 2024
Collab.io Mag “Boost Your Start-Up’s HR in 90 Days with My First 90” – Jun 2024
Thrive Global “Aura Telman On How We Need To Adjust To The Future Of Work” -–Mar 2024
Thrive Global “16 Wellness Leaders on How to Make Every Day Healthier, Happier, and More Mindful” – Oct 2023
NASDAQ “How Aura Telman Is Harnessing Her Leadership Skills to Transform Companies Into Vibrant Communities” – Nov 2022
Authority MaGAZINE “Working Well: Aura Telman on How Companies Are Creating Cultures That Support & Sustain Mental, Emotional, Social, Physical & Financial Wellness” – Aug 2022
BlogHeR “25 Tried and Tested Ways to Make Mental Health a Priority at Work” – Jun 2022
Brit + Co “20 Solo Founders On The Benefits And Pitfalls Of Going It Alone” – Nov 2021
nasdaq “33 Entrepreneurial and Career-Driven Women Reveal the Biggest Challenges They've had to Overcome” -– OCT 2021
