About us
Our history
Rooted & Rising Workplace Strategy (RRWS Consulting) was founded to close the gap between business objectives and the employee experience. Our perspective is shaped by real-world experience across every level of an organization.
Combining expertise in human resources, business strategy, and organizational psychology, we partner with organizations to build stronger, more aligned workplaces.
Our focus is simple: make compliance clearer and more manageable, and make overall operations more effective for the people doing the work every day.
Our mission
Our mission is to support both the business and the people within it, recognizing that long-term success depends on how well they work together.
We understand that aligning people strategies with business objectives is essential for organizational growth and success.
Our team
Work is led directly by Rooted & Rising. However, when appropriate, we engage a network of trusted professionals with specific expertise.
This may involve subject-matter experts or additional consultants to ensure projects are completed efficiently and to a high standard; this approach allows us to remain flexible and scale our involvement as needed.
Founder, Rebecca Johnson
Rebecca Johnson founded Rooted & Rising Workplace Strategy (RRWS Consulting) with a clear goal: to provide practical consulting services that enhance work life without adding complexity.
With over two decades of human resources experience, a master’s degree in organizational psychology, certifications in both Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and Tribal Human Resources Professional (THRP), and multiple HRCI Professional designations.
Her extensive background spans a variety of industries, including finance, transportation, food and beverage, retail, government, pharmacy, and education. These experiences have shaped a practical, well-rounded understanding of how organizations operate, grow, and adapt in different environments.
Rebecca has worked on all sides of a business; as an employee, supervisor, manager, director, and business owner. That perspective allows her to approach each organization with a clear understanding of both leadership priorities and employee experience, without losing sight of what it takes to run a successful business.
She is known for being straightforward, approachable, and reliable. Clients value her ability to listen carefully and provide guidance that is both realistic and effective.