Amanda Porter
Co-Founder
Hi, I'm Amanda, co-founder of Root + Branch, an HR consulting practice focused on helping businesses grow through thoughtful strategy, practical solutions, and people-centered leadership.
Over two decades, I've worked across every area of HR, helping leaders feel more confident and clear when navigating the people side of work. Whether it's responding to day-to-day employee needs or leading enterprise-wide change, I meet challenges with a blend of strategy and practicality. That range of experience allows me to connect the big picture to the small details that matter most.
I bring a thoughtful mix of curiosity, empathy, and sensible problem solving to every partnership. Whether I'm helping a team navigate change or redesigning a process, I focus on building trust and delivering solutions that are clear, adaptable, and built to last.
A few things I'm proud of: I've delivered over $150M in organizational savings through large-scale restructuring, recovered more than $1M in a single PTO audit, and rebuilt I-9 compliance from a 7 percent pass rate to 98 percent. Big numbers aside, what I care about most is doing that work in a way that keeps people's trust intact.
Outside of work I am a wife, mom of two teens, and an absolute animal lover. I enjoy reading, watercolor painting, learning the guitar and Spanish, and being in nature. I believe in the power of a good laugh, authentic conversation, and doing work that matters, with people I like.
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Kaylee Tanner
Co-Founder
Hello! I'm Kaylee, co-founder of Root + Branch. I've dedicated my 20+ year career to bridging strategic thinking with real-world execution. With a focus on building thoughtful people strategies, I've worked across the HR spectrum, from designing inclusive culture initiatives to navigating complex compliance requirements. My passion lies in creating meaningful experiences for employees, where personal growth and business results go hand in hand.
I believe effective HR is deeply human and supportive. I'm driven by the connections I build, asking the questions that spur meaningful change, offering pragmatic solutions tailored to each organization's unique needs, and always keeping people at the very center. Whether I'm facilitating leadership development programs or refining performance management systems, I approach every challenge with empathy, curiosity, and a commitment to making things better.
Some of the work I'm proudest of: I led a payroll overhaul for 10,000+ employees across the US and Canada without disruption, redesigned benefits to cut costs by $50K while improving what employees actually get, and reduced short-term disability claims by over 75 percent in six months. The numbers matter, but what drives me is building people strategies where personal growth and business results reinforce each other.
Outside of work, you'll find me exploring new places with my family, playing the piano, baking, dabbling in my garden, or photographing wild locations. I thrive on discovering fresh perspectives and nurturing spaces where everyone feels empowered to learn and grow.