Sarah Zasso, SHRM-SCP, SPHR
President & Founder
Sabeza HR was founded in 2015 by Sarah Zasso, SHRM-SCP, SPHR. Sarah has a bachelor’s degree in Organizational Leadership and Communication from Marist College, in Poughkeepsie, NY and has earned both the SPHR Certification (Senior Professional in Human Resources) from the Human Resources Certification Institute and the SHRM-SCP Certification (Senior Certified Professional) from the Society for Human Resource Management.
With over 20 years of Human Resources experience, she has worked with a wide variety of industries including retail, restaurant, office, insurance, manufacturing, banking, automotive, hospitality, non-profit, healthcare and more. Sarah served on the board of the SHRM affiliated Coastal Organization of Human Resources from 2015-2019 and served as President 2017 and 2018. She is a highly focused and energetic Human Resources professional, and prides herself on her integrity, passion, and positive nature. She is dedicated to meeting and exceeding client’s expectations.
We are proud to announce that Sarah was the first ever recipient of the IMPACT AWARD, presented by the Coastal Organization of Human Resources. She received the award in December 2018 for her Outstanding Leadership in COHR and her tremendous impact on the local human resources community.
Sarah enjoys spending time with her friends and family, home projects, and playing with her Pekingese mix dog, Zoe.
Katie Ziegler, SHRM-CP, PHR
Director of Recruiting
Katie has an educational background in Psychology, with a Master’s Degree in Human Resources Management. Her scope of Human Resources experience includes working with small and mid-sized businesses in a wide range of industries, including but not limited to; medical, manufacturing, and contract security in the US. While she has generalized experience, her specialties include HRIS implementation, performance management, compensation plan and design, employee relations, mental health, coaching, training, recruiting, and worker’s compensation. She is actively certified in SHRM-CP and HRCI PHR and is the Director of Marketing for her local SHRM chapter. Her focus is on the alignment of human resources with the strategic goals of the organization.
Liz Zasso
Director of Business Development & Marketing
Liz has a wealth of experience in project and program management, hiring and onboarding, conference and event planning, sales, instructional design, and training. Her enthusiasm for project management has seen her lead numerous projects and teams across various organizational levels. Liz has spearheaded marketing efforts for a non-profit association and managed marketing and social media campaigns for corporate conferences. With a strong background in managing diverse teams, Liz excels in guiding them through complex projects and programs. She is also deeply committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging (DEIB) initiatives, having led organization-wide DEIB projects and groups to foster inclusive environments.
Liz’s career began in education, where she spent several years teaching high school with experience at both the elementary and middle school levels, as a high school coach, and as a dance instructor for all ages. Her passion lies in the development of student educational travel programs, creating memorable and life-changing experiences for students.
Liz is an avid reader who loves spending quality time with her husband, children, and extended family and friends in the beautiful Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Ivette Corona
HR Generalist
Ivette holds a Master’s degree in Human Resources Management and a Bachelor’s in Psychology from Florida International University. With a strong academic foundation, she combines expertise in talent acquisition with a practical, hands-on approach to HR administration. Her background in psychology allows her to assess candidate motivations and ensure optimal job fit, while her HR education equips her with the strategic skills necessary for effective recruitment.
In addition to her experience in payroll administration, 401k management, benefits administration, and overall HR operations, Ivette has extensive experience handling HR functions for multiple businesses. She has a proven track record in candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding, utilizing a variety of recruitment tools to build strong talent pipelines. Ivette’s dedication to providing a positive candidate experience and fostering strong relationships with hiring managers has contributed to successful placements across a wide range of industries.
Danielle LeMehaute, PHR
HR Consultant
Danielle has 20+ experience working in multiple human resource positions and in a variety of industries. She also has worked across a diverse range of client groups including operations, finance, sales, engineering, and IT, as well as on a global scale while managing international relocations. While working for larger corporations in the past, Danielle has found her niche establishing and expanding HR Departments for small companies in recent years, and enjoys the collaboration and close partnership with leadership this environment allows. She loves the remote aspect of her current position, as it allows her to spend more time with her animals and husband working on their hobby farm in the beautiful foothills of Northern California.
Danielle’s areas of expertise include compliance and best practices, recruitment, employee relations and HR policy, process & program design.
Angela Traver, SHRM-CP, PHR
HR Consultant
With over 20 years of experience in Human Resources, Angela has worked in a wide-variety of industries, including sales, hospitality, banking, manufacturing, and healthcare. She holds degrees in Organizational Leadership and Human Resources Management and enjoys focusing on labor law and building relationships with employee and leaders.
Angela has earned the PHR and SHRM-CP certifications, is “Just Culture” certified, and has trained with the Association of Workplace Investigators. Angela served on the board of directors of her local SHRM chapter, enjoys traveling with friends and family, and playing with her mini schnauzer, Lily.
