Our Team

Amanda Veitch
BA, CHRL

President & Owner, The Human Resources Business Group

Amanda Veitch is a passionate HR leader and business owner dedicated to helping organizations build strong, sustainable workplaces where people thrive and businesses grow.

With a solid foundation in HR and Health & Safety—particularly within local manufacturing—Amanda brings practical, people-first solutions to every client she serves. As President and Owner of The Human Resources Business Group (formerly HRP4B), she leads a dynamic team providing consulting, coaching, and training to businesses across Southwestern Ontario.

Amanda specializes in supporting small and mid-sized companies in building strong HR foundations and developing high-performing, engaged teams. She believes that culture starts at the top, and that aligned, values-driven leadership is the key to achieving business success.

She holds an undergraduate degree from Western University, as well as graduate certificates in Human Resources Management and Occupational Health & Safety from Fanshawe College. Amanda is a Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) and currently serves on the Board of the London Club. She also teaches part-time at Fanshawe College, where she enjoys mentoring and inspiring future HR professionals.

Amanda is happily married and a proud mom to two children—Hudson and Hailey—and their spirited Siberian Husky, Misha. In their spare time, the family loves hiking and exploring the outdoors together.

Nic Preston
LLB, LLM

Managing Partner, The Human Resources Business Group

Nic is a devoted labour and employment lawyer who exclusively represents the interests of employers and organisations, including national and international employers that have local presence. From appearing in several Courts and Tribunals across Ontario (and for a decade before that in South Africa), Nic continues to share his legal acumen and rich experiences with our team – ensuring the best support and practices for our clients. 

In addition to running his own legal practice “Preston Legal”, he is also a co-owner in HRBG and works closely with Amanda and the team, while additionally lecturing law to up and coming HR Professionals, through Western University. 

Personally, and when home, Nic is outranked by two strong-willed daughters, who closely take after their mom and have mastered the art of upward management. He is therefore kept on his toes both at work and at home. 

Michelle Pereira
BA, CHRP

Consultant, The Human Resources Business Group

Michelle is a passionate and experienced HR professional who has expertise in corporate and high-paced environments. She holds a BA in Psychology from Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University) and has completed her post-graduate degree in Human Resources Management from Fanshawe College. She possesses her CHRP designation and has worked in various medium and large-sized businesses in a variety of industries including tech, public health, and finance. With experience working primarily as an HR generalist, she prides herself on guiding managers through unique employee situations and difficult conversations while offering expert advice in various areas of HR, such as people management, health and safety, and policy writing.

When she is not in the office, Michelle can be found around the London area with her family, often exploring the outdoors with her three daughters. 

Vidish Parikh
BCL/JD, BA

Associate Employment & Labour Lawyer, The Human Resources Business Group

Vidish is a labour and employment lawyer who works closely with the HRBG team to support employers and business owners in navigating workplace issues. As an Associate Lawyer with Preston Legal, he provides practical legal advice and advocacy, helping clients make informed decisions with an understanding of both legal risk and broader business realities.

Vidish takes a thoughtful and pragmatic approach to his work. He recognizes that workplace issues rarely involve legal considerations alone and enjoys working collaboratively with business leaders and HR professionals to understand their organizations, and the practical realities behind the issues they face. His goal is to provide advice that is clear, legally sound and workable in practice.

Vidish earned his BCL/J.D. from McGill University and holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Wilfrid Laurier University. During law school, he completed a judicial clerkship with the Constitutional Court of South Africa. Outside of work, Vidish enjoys travelling, spending time with family and friends, and navigating the highs and lows of being a Toronto Maple Leafs fan.

Lindsay Martens
Dip – Business Admin, CHRL

HR Consultant, The Human Resources Business Group

Lindsay is a Certified Human Resources Leader with over 16 years of experience supporting unionized and non-unionized organizations across industries including manufacturing, construction, warehousing, and agricultural services. She has spent 7 years in HR leadership, working closely with business owners and senior leaders to navigate complex people and workplace challenges.

Lindsay prides herself on her approach to recruitment, employee relations, compliance, policy review, as well as workforce and leadership development.  Her cross-industry experience allows her to quickly understand business needs and deliver HR solutions that are practical, compliant, and aligned with business goals.

Lindsay received her CHRL designation in 2016 and holds a Business Administration – Human Resources Advanced Diploma. She is currently working towards her Bachelor of Commerce – Human Resources degree. 

In her spare time, Lindsay enjoys spending time with her family, and exploring the world with her husband and two kids. 

Sara Allen
HRM Certificate, CHRP

Marketing & Events Consultant, The Human Resources Business Group

Sara is a Certified Human Resources Professional who has been working in the field since 2017 as a Human Resources Generalist and Manager. She has specialized experience working in unionized environments and has worked in mental health services, social housing, higher education, construction, and retail. Sara also enjoys her role as Part-Time Faculty for HR students at Fanshawe College. Additionally, she supports student learning at Fanshawe by volunteering as a mock interviewer and supervising students on placement through the Mentorship and Co-operative Education programs.

Prior to working in Human Resources, Sara was a classically trained musician for over 10 years. She holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in music performance from Western University and studied at the doctoral level for three years at West Virginia University. She has performed and taught music in Canada, the United States, and Europe. After making the decision to retrain in Human Resources, she received her Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management from Fanshawe in 2017. She received her CHRP designation in 2018; currently, she is working towards her CHRL and Learning and Development Certificate at Western.

Willemijn Pelser
LLB, LLM

HR Consultant, The Human Resources Business Group

Willemijn is an HR Consultant who joined HRBG in 2025. Willemijn is an experienced HR and operations professional who has worked extensively with startups and the tech industry. She has managed HR compliance and helped companies expand into more than 10 countries globally. She is a big believer in creating structure for teams to thrive and providing practical advice to help organizations adapt to ever-changing work environments. She holds her LLB from the University of Groningen and her LLM from the University of Amsterdam.

Born and raised in the Netherlands, Willemijn now resides in London, Ontario. In her spare time, she enjoys travelling and experiencing different cultures, getting outdoors (especially at her family’s cottage in Cape Breton, NS) and mostly doing it all and sharing these experiences with her young family.

Amanda Doughty
HRM Certificate, CHRP

HR Consultant, The Human Resources Business Group

Amanda is a strategic HR professional with over 20 years of working experience in HR and Operations in the retail industry. She has a passion for propelling teams to deliver outcomes that meet or exceed expectations through continuous improvements to staffing processes, succession planning, and workplace management. Amanda has extensive knowledge in performance management, talent acquisition and onboarding, HR policies and programs, training and development, employment law, compensation and benefits, as well as organizational operations and administration.

Amanda obtained her Human Resources Diploma and Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management at Fanshawe College. Amanda has received her CHRP designation and is an active member of the Halton Chapter of the Human Resources Professional Association.

Kelsea Schaefer
BA, HRM Certificate

HR Consultant, The Human Resources Business Group

Kelsea is an experienced Human Resources professional with approximately eight years of experience supporting both unionized and non-unionized organizations across a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, banking, professional services, non-profit, and warehousing. Throughout her career, she has worked closely with senior leaders and executives, helping them navigate complex people and workplace challenges with confidence and care.

Kelsea is known for her practical, people-first approach to HR. Her experience spans employee relations, recruitment and talent strategy, performance management, workplace investigations, and leadership development. In addition to her in-house roles, she has spent several years freelancing and consulting with small businesses, which has strengthened her ability to quickly understand unique business needs and deliver HR solutions that are thoughtful, realistic, and aligned with organizational goals.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology from Wilfrid Laurier University and a Post-Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management from York University, and is currently pursuing her Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) designation. Outside of work, Kelsea enjoys being outdoors, travelling, discovering great food, and spending time with her dogs.