meet the team.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!