Our POP HR Forward Team
HR POP Team
The HR POP Team represents POP HR Forward (PHF), consisting of professionals contracted directly by PHF who deliver their expertise to clients and partners through various service models, including prepaid hourly sessions and workshops, packages, and subscription-based retainers (coming soon). These professionals serve as Facilitators and Integrators, offering Strategic HR Advise, Planning and Training services to help organizations develop and move forward.
Our diverse HR experts are based around the world (Canada, U.S., U.K. and E.U.), to maximize our knowledge base and availability beyond traditional HR service providers. Each professional has 5-15 years + expertise, with a range of education from certificates to PHDs, studies and expertise spread among Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, Psychology and Sociology. We all share the same mission, to harness our extensive resources to develop innovative strategies, deliver tangible and sustainable results, and bring organizations forward.
Non-Subscribers can easily book introduction calls with our Chief POP, Candice Rubins (C-POP) to review any team member prior to booking our HR facilitation services. Access includes a meeting space for video calls (transcriber included for meeting notes).
Subscribers can easily book introduction calls with our C-POP, with the HR expert directly on their booking page, or through the support of one of our Services Facilitators. Access includes a meeting space for video calls (transcriber included for meeting notes) and the project space to track deliverables.
Sami Micelli
CANADA/MEXICO (CST)
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Change Management
Communications
Data Analysis
Technology
Total Rewards
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12 + years expertise as a HR/People professional
CIPD Level 7 Diploma Canada
Chartered HR Professional Canada
Certificate: HR Management
B.A. Business, Leadership, HR
Our People, Your Partners
Beatrice Leone
ITALY (CET)
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Change Management
Leadership Development
Organizational Culture
Organizational Learning
Talent Development
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13 + years expertise as an HR/People professional
M.A. Human Resources Management
PhD Sociology of Migration & Culture
B.S. Educational Sciences - Expert in Training Processes
Semina Chaplin
GREECE/ITALY (CET)
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Communications
Language Mediation
English, Greek, Spanish
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10+ years as a Language Professional
M.S. Sociology
B.S. Political Science & Sociology
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Janine Dennis
UNITED STATES (EST)
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Change Management
Employee Relations
Organizational Culture
Organizational Development
Organizational Learning
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19 + years expertise as a HR/People professional
M.A. Industrial and Labor Relations
B.A. Psychology, Major: Industrial Psychology Minor: Philosophy and Community Health
Certificate: HR director’s graduate
Certificate: HR Employee Relations
Certificate: Mental Health First Aid
Certificate: Transformative Technology Academy
Megan Blevins
UNITED STATES (PST)
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Communications
Data Management
Technology
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8 + years expertise as an HR/People professional
B.A. Public Relations & Communications
Elisa Bianco
ITALY/GERMANY (CET)
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Communications
Language Mediation
English, Italian, German
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10+ years of expertise as a Language Professional
M.S. Business & Legal Translation
M.S. E.U Law & International Trade
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Language & Service Support
Book 30-minute session for $70
Book 1 hour session for $120
Leyla Spriggs
UNITED STATES (PST)
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Change Management
Compliance Management
Employee Relations
Talent Acquisition
Talent Management
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20 + years expertise as an HR/People professional
SHRM Certified Professional Human Resources
B.A. Graphic Design & Advertising
Mia Lilac
FRANCE/UNITED STATES (CET)
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Services Facilitation
Language Mediation
English, French
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6+ years of expertise as a Services Professional
Worked as an Au Pair in NYC & LA for extended periods
Certificate Fine Arts
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Language & Service Support
Book 30-minute session for $40
Book 1 hour session for $75
Nicolette Dewberry
UNITED STATES/ITALY (CET)
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Communications
Data Management
Technology
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7+ years of expertise as a People & Operations professional
M.A. Fashon, Brand and Product Management
B.A. International Global Studies
Andrea Marin
ITALY (CET)
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Change Management
International Payroll & Tax Consulting
Payroll Training & Management
System Implementation
Total Reward Design
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15 + years expertise as an HR/People professional
Master 2 Human Resources and International Mobility
Master 1 Businesses, Human Resources, Innovation, Communication
B.S. Social and Human Sciences
Elizabeth (Beth) MacKay
UNITED STATES (PST)
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Change Management
Employee & Leadership Development
Performance Management
Talent Management
Organizational Culture
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15 + years expertise as a HR/People professional
M.A. Industrial/Organizational Psychology
B.A. Psychology & Minor Communications
Candice Rubins
Founder and CEO
POP HR Forward
POP Leadership Team
PHF is driven by the vision of its Founder and CEO, Candice Rubins, an entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in Hospitality and more than a decade in Human Resources. Her passion lies in empowering people—whether they are employees, employers, contractors, customers, or guests—and making meaningful contributions in both business and everyday life. She believes that every day presents an opportunity to create impact and help others move closer to their goals.
Candice’s leadership is defined by a commitment to People, Purpose, Process, and Solutions.
Her journey into leadership was fueled by a desire to play a more significant role in shaping organizational culture and driving impact. Starting in Hospitality (2002-Present) and progressing into Operations Management (2011-2017), she gradually transitioned into a focus on Human Resources and People Operations (2015-Present), where she found her calling.
Over the years, Candice has built a dynamic HR career, moving from in-house roles in New York City and Los Angeles to offering contract-based remote HR and People Operations services to diverse clients around the globe. Her expertise spans organizations of 5 to 500 employees, operating across multiple U.S. states, and recently expanding to Italy, where she currently resides part-time.
As CEO, Candice finds the most fulfillment in creating meaningful partnerships and driving impactful change, both within PHF and for the clients she serves.
Always thinking forward and excited for her company’s evolution, she welcomes new connections, clients, and contractors of interest to book an introduction call. As well, for all PHF partners to share their constructive feedback as often as possible to help be a part of the evolution - because really, we are all here to move forward, and we all need the right direction to get there.