Why Working With BlueHippo Just Works
Gillian (The Persuader) and Tracy (The Venturer).
At BlueHippo, we are not a one-size-fits-all HR solution. We are a strategic partner built to meet you where you are and move your business forward. Don’t believe us? Our Predictive Index results say it all. The right mix of strategy, people, and execution.
What makes us different is how we show up.
Our leadership team is intentionally built with two complementary strengths that most organizations are missing. One focused on people, relationships, and strategy. The other focused on execution, ownership, and results.
Gillian Ettwein | Founder and Strategic HR Partner (The Persuader)
Gillian is the connector, the advisor, and the person who sees the full picture.
She brings clarity to complex people situations, aligns leadership, and ensures every decision makes sense for your team and your culture. She knows how to ask the right questions, read between the lines, and guide conversations that actually move things forward.
Tracy Tagliaferri | Head of Operations (The Venturer)
Tracy is the engine behind the work.
She takes ideas and turns them into action. She builds the systems, keeps things moving, and makes sure nothing falls through the cracks. She is focused, decisive, and driven to get results.
The Magic Is in the Combination
A lot of HR support leans too far one way.
All strategy and no follow through.
Or all process and no people.
We do both.
We think through the impact on your team and we make sure it actually gets done. We align with leadership and we hold the work accountable. We care about the experience and we care about the outcome.
What That Means for Our Clients
When you work with BlueHippo, you get:
Thoughtful, people-first guidance that actually makes sense for your business
Clear direction and strong communication with your leadership team
Systems, structure, and processes that are built to work in real lifeFollow through that keeps things moving without you chasing it
Most importantly, you get an HR partner who is in it with you.
We are not just advising from the sidelines. We are building, solving, and executing alongside you.
