people + culture leader
get to know me!
Welcome 👋 I’m Aura!
I believe work should be a place where people feel valued, connected, and inspired. Over the last 10+ years, I’ve led HR strategy and culture initiatives across tech, architecture, life sciences, and not-for-profit organizations. Along the way, I’ve built scalable people operations, guided leaders through culture transformation, and designed employee experiences that actually matter.
I combine HR data and analytics with genuine connection, helping organizations measure what makes work better: from how employees feel on Sunday night about Monday morning, to the moments that matter most during their career journey.
career
Head of People & Culture | ProCogia | Tech (Data & AI)
Culture & Experience Director | MOYA | Architecture
Founder, HR Consultant | Thirteen Thrive | Professional Services
HR Advisor | Praxis Spinal Cord Institute | Life-Sciences (Not-for-Profit)
Employee Health & Benefits Associate | HUB | Employee Benefits
People & Operations Lead | Kohl & Frisch | Pharmaceutical
modern hr that works for people AND companies
HR in industries
Architecture • Life Sciences • Not-for-Profit • Tech • Insurance • Professional Services
global hr
Canada • USA • Latin America • Ireland • India • Caribbean
CERTIFICATIONS
CPHR BC & Yukon • Mental Health First Aid • Mindfulness Practitioner
HR TECH
BambooHR • Gusto • Rippling • Lattice • Calm • Monday.com • Asana • Miro • Greenhouse • HR AI Agent
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
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
