About Us
Meet the Partners
At TalentQ, we believe that every organization has the potential to be great. We’re a team of senior leaders with a shared mission: to help organizations thrive by aligning people, purpose, and performance. We bring deep expertise in data science, healthcare, human resources, and organizational strategy—delivering measurable outcomes through a blend of insight, systems thinking, and authentic partnership.
Co-Founder and Partner
Kathryn is a seasoned healthcare leader and consultant with a proven track record of helping academic medical centers and health systems achieve strategic goals. Prior to joining TalentQ, she served as Associate Chief Medical Officer at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, where she held clinical and administrative leadership roles for over two decades. Kathryn brings deep expertise in system-level change, clinical operations, and organizational effectiveness. She continues to practice part-time as a Cardiologist at BWH, keeping her grounded in the realities of frontline care and leadership.
Role at TalentQ: Kathryn brings her deep experience in healthcare leadership and system-level change to help organizations improve team effectiveness, operational alignment, and strategic execution. She partners with clients to design solutions that elevate performance, strengthen leadership, and drive measurable outcomes.
Co-Founder and Partner
Shuba is a data scientist and workplace strategist who brings a systems-thinking lens to organizational health. At TalentQ, she partners with leaders to decode workplace dynamics using data and analytics—translating insights into high-impact, measurable action. Her work has been featured in Harvard Business Review, Strategic HR Review, and the Wharton People Analytics Conference. Shuba’s approach bridges science and strategy, helping organizations build cultures where people thrive.
Role at TalentQ: Shuba leverages data science and organizational analytics to uncover workplace patterns and guide evidence-based decision-making. She partners with clients to translate insights into targeted strategies that enhance culture, performance, and leadership effectiveness.
Alexa Presley, SHRM-SCP
Founder and Managing Partner
Alexa is a transformative HR executive, executive coach, and trusted advisor to mission-driven organizations. As the Founder and Managing Partner of TalentQ, she helps leaders harness the power of people data to drive culture, performance, and measurable outcomes. With more than 20 years of experience across healthcare, academia, life sciences, finance, and tech, Alexa has led enterprise-wide transformations, built inclusive, high-performing teams, and developed talent strategies that deliver lasting impact. She applies systems thinking and a disciplined approach to process improvement to strengthen leadership, organizational development, and alignment with strategic goals. Known for her authentic leadership and strategic insight, Alexa empowers organizations to navigate complexity and lead with clarity and purpose.
Role at TalentQ: Alexa leads the platform development, client strategy, workforce planning, and culture transformation initiatives. She brings a systems-level view to leadership development and talent strategy.
What We Know
At TalentQ, we know that people drive organizational success, and data unlocks critical information about an organization’s culture that is important to its ability to achieve its full potential. With 30+ years of combined expertise in HR and data science, our platform empowers you with feedback about employee experience that is actionable and identifies opportunities to develop and prioritize initiatives that are important for a workforce to thrive. Our deep knowledge and experience in these fields make us a reliable partner in your commitment to an engaged and productive workforce.
TalentQ’s mission is simple: to equip business leaders with the insights and support they need to foster a thriving workforce that drives positive experiences, productivity and innovation.
TalentQ brings a unique perspective to the challenges organizations face today. Let us be your trusted partner in achieving organizational excellence.
The story behind TalentQ
The “Q” in TalentQ stands for “Quotient,” which reflects our belief in measuring what truly drives success in your organization—talent, leadership, and culture. Just as IQ measures intelligence and EQ assesses emotional intelligence, Talent Quotient evaluates the key factors influencing organizational success.
These metrics are key to unlocking a clear understanding of your organization’s performance and uncovering opportunities for intervention and development. That’s why our platform and services equip you with the tools to get a clear view of what’s working, what needs attention, and what to prioritize for an optimal employee experience, greater efficiency, resiliency, and high performance.
Our Beliefs
We believe that every organization has the potential to be great. We also understand that achieving greatness requires deeply understanding your people and their capabilities. That’s why our team of experts uses advanced AI technology to uncover powerful insights about your organization, its culture, and its people. These insights form the foundation for actionable strategies that drive real change and foster sustainable growth. By partnering with TalentQ, organizations can unlock their full potential and create thriving workplace cultures where employees are engaged, motivated, and empowered to succeed.
