Human Resources Consulting
Strategic HR advisory, compliance infrastructure, employee relations, and talent system development tailored to your organization's needs.
Explore this serviceToni D. Newborn, JD · Founder & Principal Advisor
Human-
Centered
Strategy.
Growing People. Strengthening Systems. Advancing Fairness.
15+
Years Experience
50+
HR Professionals Managed
200+
Cases Investigated
3+
Sectors Served
Seasoned HR executive, attorney, and equity strategist partnering with organizations to strengthen leadership, transform culture, and build high-performing workplaces.
Partnering across sectors
Public organizationsNonprofitsPrivate organizations
Six areas. One human focus.
Expertise for your
people priorities.
1981 Strategies partners with public, nonprofit, and private sector organizations to address their most complex workforce and leadership challenges.
Workplace & Employment Investigations
Legally defensible investigations conducted with rigor and delivered with executive-ready reports that protect your organization.
Explore this serviceExecutive Strategy Support
Personalized guidance focused on strategic influence, accountability, and executive presence for leaders at every level.
Explore this serviceProcess Improvement & Systems Optimization
Operational redesign, HR audits, and scalable systems development to strengthen efficiency and organizational performance.
Explore this serviceInclusive Hiring & Recruitment Strategy
High-impact hiring frameworks and equitable recruitment systems designed to attract and retain diverse, high-performing talent.
Explore this serviceTraining & Facilitation
Executive workshops, corporate facilitation, leadership intensives, and equity-centered training experiences for lasting organizational change.
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Founder & Principal Advisor
Meet the founder
Counsel.
Strategy. Impact.
Toni Newborn founded 1981 Strategies with a clear purpose: to help organizations do better by their people. From HR consulting and workplace investigations to executive strategy support and training, every service is rooted in purpose, integrity, and a deep commitment to fairness.
Human resources executive · Attorney · Equity strategist
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Ready to strengthen your organization's leadership, culture, or compliance framework? Reach out to start a conversation about how 1981 Strategies can support your goals.