Kristan Strate is a powerhouse entrepreneur, strategic facilitator, and the bold force behind Synergy HR and FrankHR. With 25+ years of experience turning messy business problems into clear, actionable strategy, Kristan helps organizations define who they are, where they’re going, and how to build workplaces where people actually want to stay.

She built Synergy HR into one of Western Canada’s leading Fractional HR firms—delivering full-time impact without full-time overhead—and then raised the bar again by creating FrankHR.io, a first-of-its-kind technology platform giving small businesses access to the high-calibre HR and strategy expertise normally reserved for big companies.

Kristan is known for her straight talk, business savvy, and ability to simplify the complex with energy, humour, and precision. She’s an expert in Strategy work, a catalyst for leadership alignment, and the facilitator executives call when they need clarity, momentum, and real results.

Outside of her professional life, she’s a mother of three, an accomplished horseback rider, black-belt in karate, dog lover, and avid adventurer—bringing equal parts grit, curiosity, and heart to everything she does.

Kristan believes that when people thrive, businesses win—and she’s made it her mission to build better workplaces, one strategic decision and one empowered team at a time.