About Us

Justin Studebaker is a certified Working Genius/5 Dysfunctions and Employee Engagement expert and was a member of the founding certification cohort for Working Genius. He has helped dozens of teams increase employee engagement, build dynamic cohesion, increase productivity and clarify fulfilling work. Justin is a thought leader in Organizational Health as well as a dynamic speaker, facilitator and consultant. His heart for vulnerable teens inspired him to advocate for foster youth, founding and leading Dress 2 S.O.A.R. for 8 years as a volunteer, and was the Engagement Director for The Alliance, a large non-profit  network serving the Sacramento Valley. Justin holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Sonoma State University, a Master of Arts in Human Behavioral Psychology from National University and is a proud resident of Roseville, CA.

As a seasoned educator and professional learning leader, Stacy Rutten began her career as an elementary education teacher before falling in love with professional and personal development work during her 9 years in instructional coaching. As a Certified Working Genius Facilitator, she introduces Patrick Lencioni’s framework that transforms teams using this simple model. Stacy is committed to building authentic relationships and creating customized learning experiences that enable teams to fully leverage the talent that exists to maximize team effectiveness and workplace culture. A natural empath, Stacy is driven to find a way to appreciate and to advocate for every employee and leader she works with. Stacy earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary & Middle School Education and Master of Arts degree from Hamline University. She resides in Maple Lake, Minnesota with her husband, Ryan, and their three sons.