We know that recruiting can often be a daunting task for any company, which is why TalentSpark partners with our clients to help guide them through a successful hiring process. We take the time to get to know each of our clients and candidates to facilitate the best possible fit, not just the most convenient. Our focus is on building strong, lasting relationships with all of our clients so that we can build the talent pipeline for Idaho and beyond.
meet the team.
We are a women-owned recruiting firm with Idaho roots and national reach.

get to know us.
Our team is dedicated to matching local and national talent with Idaho's best clients.

Stephanie Parker is the founder and managing partner of TalentSpark. After 20 years of recruiting experience, she still hasn’t lost her “spark” for matching great people with great jobs. She has her undergraduate degree from the University of Oregon (Go Ducks) and her graduate degree in Industrial Organizational Psychology from Kansas State.
Stephanie enjoys the science of selection and has expertise in personality assessments. She is certified in Hogan Assessments (the only assessment legally validated for selection) and Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI®) personality inventory. She loves helping clients make better hiring decisions through the use of data and designing rigorous selection systems.

Allison “Allie” Bruce is TalentSpark’s VP of Client Relations and managing partner. She has 15 years of recruiting experience in pharma, healthcare and engineering including time with several Fortune 500 companies. She is a self-professed “recruiting nerd” with expertise in market research and finding unique, hard-to-find talent.
Allie is a Colorado native, former Division 1 track athlete and graduate of the University of Colorado (Go Buffs). Allison recently moved back to Boise from Chicago to be closer to family and the foothills.

Jamie Brajcich has 10 years of recruiting experience in multiple western states focused solely in the healthcare industry. She has called Idaho home since 2014 where she currently works at TalentSpark but previously was the Manager of Physician Recruitment at a large health system in Idaho/Oregon.
Jamie is recognized as a Fellow of Association of Staff Physician Recruiting (FASPR) for her expertise in physician recruitment. Jamie received her degree in Communication Studies and Nonprofit Administration from the University of Montana, Missoula.

Lauren is a recruiter and account manager for TalentSpark. She has 10 years of full-cycle recruiting experience in multiple sectors including manufacturing, healthcare and technology. Lauren’s recruiting portfolio at TalentSpark includes specialized trade, technical and professional roles.
Prior to TalentSpark, Lauren was a recruiter at St. Luke’s and the Department of Lands. She is an avid concert-goer and travel enthusiast. Lauren lives in the valley with her husband, two kiddos, and their dog, Duke. She is a San Diego native and a graduate of the University of Idaho (Go Vandals!).

Trevor is an accomplished recruiter with over a decade of experience helping clients hire key talent across diverse industries. He chose recruiting as his path to impact lives through meaningful career opportunities and successful relationships. Through this, Trevor believes that compelling, “intangible” qualities and shared ideals build partnerships. He’s dedicated to integrity, honesty and understanding clients’ core values to ensure exceptional hires.
Beyond work, Trevor volunteers with Make-A-Wish and coaches his daughter’s sports team. He reads “Eat That Frog” for career insights and “A Father First” for personal growth, reflecting his dedication to constant learning and family.

Pariss is a recruiter and account manager for TalentSpark. She began her career recruiting for a staffing agency in the Boise area . From there, Pariss moved into technical recruiting for a IT consulting and Managed Services company, recruiting for high-level IT roles primarily in the Bay Area.
Since coming to TalentSpark, Pariss has focused on various recruitments in different areas including; Accounting/Finance, HR, IT, Marketing, Sales, etc.She loves connecting top talent with amazing companies and helping people find jobs they are passionate about, as well as creating a positive candidate and client experience.
Pariss is a Idaho native and graduate of Boise State University, receiving her degree in Communication.
Outside of recruiting, Pariss enjoys continuing her lifelong passion of dance, spending time with her husband, dog, and family and friends, and eating good food.

Dylan Buckland brings compassion and expertise to his role as a recruiter at TalentSpark. Educated at Boise State University with a BBA in Business Administration and a BA in Human Resources, Dylan graduated with honors and went on to work for America’s largest specialty retailer, earning valuable experience as a hiring manager.
Dylan champions each candidate to always be their authentic self during the hiring process. He believes the right placement transforms not just an individual’s career trajectory but their life and a company's growth as well. He takes the time to understand both clients' and candidates' wants and needs to facilitate the perfect fit of skills and personalities. His recruiting superpower lies in creating an inclusive and safe environment where authentic conversations can unfold.
Outside of work, Dylan shares his skills with those in need by participating in community outreach.

Sari Hansen joins TalentSpark as a seasoned recruiter, with extensive experience in the insurance industry. A native Idahoan from a ranching and agricultural family, Sari earned her B.S. in Community & Public Health Education and Promotion from Idaho State University. After starting her career in telecommunications and public health promotion for a multi-county health district, Sari was introduced to the recruiting world and hasn’t looked back.
Sari's unique path into recruiting has shaped her philosophy: matching candidates with diverse skills and experiences to opportunities outside their original career plans. These matches benefit companies through fresh perspectives and candidates through exciting new opportunities.
By immersing herself in clients' cultures, Sari has matched candidates to roles in customer service, leadership, IT and HR, bringing fresh insights that align with long term goals.
Out of the office, Sari enjoys going on adventures and making memories with her husband and three kids. Sari has also held several leadership positions with a youth program through her church and enjoys learning from these teenagers.

Chris Richards joined TalentSpark as a Talent Acquisition Cunstultant/Trainer with more than 20 years of experience spanning recruitment and hiring, human resources consulting, career coaching and organizational development. She’s a graduate of Northern Arizona University and Boise State University and holds a SHRM-SCP designation from Society for Human Resources Management, a SHRM Veterans at Work SHRM Certification, and a Recruiter Academy certification (RACR).
Chris’s portfolio spans many industries including gaming, healthcare, hospitality, insurance, construction, marketing, education, nonprofit and construction. Throughout her work, Chris promotes fun, world peace and equitable, inclusive and effective hiring practices. She loves the challenge and joy of successfully matching people to their dream jobs and coaching organizations and people to maximize potential, achieve excellence and create engagement.
Outside of work, Chris serves as a volunteer Community Educator with the Greater Idaho Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. When not recruiting, coaching or advising, you’ll find Chris on the whitewater in Idaho or roaming the country in a small RV!
our origin story
The true story of how we decided to start our own Idaho-centric recruiting firm came when our founder was working as an in-house recruiter for Idaho’s largest employer.
An out-of-state headhunter presented a candidate for a role. When asked why the candidate was interested in relocating to Boise, the headhunter said because they were a Harley Davidson enthusiast and that the company location put the candidate closer to Sturgis (home of the famous annual motorcycle rally).
This was confusing, since Sturgis is in South Dakota, approximately 900 miles away from Boise. Upon further investigation, it turned out that the headhunter thought the position was located in Boise, Iowa… not Idaho.
At that point, it became clear that Idaho-based companies needed a better recruiting option—one they could trust to effectively recruit top talent for their key professional and executive roles while also knowing all there is to love about building a life in Idaho.
As proud community members raising our families here, we’re invested in attracting and retaining the best talent to support a healthy, prosperous Idaho economy that improves the lives and livelihoods for the benefit of all.
our core values.
TalentSpark’s values influence everything we do: from our first meeting with a new client to ending our day with our coworkers, every interaction is influenced by the same core values.

Flexible
Flexible
In a fast-moving world the ability to adapt, change, and scale is of utmost importance. TalentSpark can assist any client with any talent acquisition need in any market environment. Regardless of the role, the company, or the industry, TalentSpark can design, develop, and execute a recruiting strategy to find top talent locally, regionally, and nationally.

Genuine
Genuine
We know that clearness is kindness: in every interaction we have we tell the truth, even when it’s hard. TalentSpark understands the uniqueness that every individual brings to any situation, and we encourage our clients, our candidates, and our employees to bring their genuine selves to work.

Quality
Quality
Any recruiting firm can throw resumes at their clients. What sets TalentSpark apart from the rest of the industry is our focus on finding the best candidates and curating a specific candidate pool. We don’t make our clients wade through a long list of partially-qualified candidates; we find the best of the best which is why we only hire the best recruiters to work with us.

Spark
Spark
At TalentSpark, we firmly believe that work doesn’t have to be dull: in fact, work at its best brings out the spark in all of us. From laughter-filled staff meetings to heart-felt congratulations after exciting news, TalentSpark creates an environment of fun, caring, and joy in every conversation.