We Don’t Just Understand HR — We’ve Lived It, Built It, and Transformed It
We’ve sat in the seat, led the hard conversations, and turned complex people challenges into opportunities — all with empathy, clarity, and a deep commitment to doing what’s right.
We started Martin & Foster Consulting with a simple but powerful belief: that people deserve to feel safe, valued, and supported at work. What began as a vision between two HR leaders has grown into a national consultancy helping companies lead with empathy, trust, and excellence.
Who We Are & What We Believe
Integrity
We say what we mean — and do what’s right, even when it’s hard.
We’re not a corporate HR vendor — we’re a people-first consulting firm. At Martin & Foster, we bring the strategy of a seasoned HR department with the heart of a trusted advisor. We help businesses grow the right way: through trust, empathy, and strong leadership.
Empathy
We listen with care and lead with heart.
Excellence
We bring strategic expertise and proven results.
Partnership
We work alongside you — not above you — every step of the way.
We’re proud to be hands-on with every client we serve. When you work with Martin & Foster, you work directly with us.
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Anita Martin
Founder & Principal Consultant
A Leader Who Believes in Doing the Right Thing
Anita Martin brings over 30 years of HR leadership to her role as co-founder of Martin & Foster Consulting — but what truly sets her apart is how she leads: with empathy, courage, and a steadfast belief in doing the right thing, even when it’s hard.
Anita’s HR journey began in the global headquarters of a Fortune 500 company and later took her around the world, including a formative chapter in the Philippines. These experiences shaped her belief that HR isn’t just about policy or process — it’s about people. She has guided organizations across technology, healthcare, legal, and finance, always leading with compassion, clarity, and integrity.
Armed with an MBA and a Doctorate in Theology and Religion (ThD), Anita brings a unique blend of business acumen and values-based insight to her work. Her educational background reinforces her core belief: that treating people with dignity is not just good leadership — it’s good business.
At Martin & Foster, Anita is the steady hand and the moral compass behind our values. She is the reason “do the right thing” is more than a tagline — it’s how we lead.
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Shannon Foster
Founder & Senior Consultant
A Champion for People-First Leadership
Shannon Foster brings over 30 years of experience in HR, leadership development, and supervisor training across industries including healthcare, IT, and customer service. Known for her direct yet empathetic approach, Shannon specializes in helping new and emerging leaders develop the skills that matter most: trust, emotional intelligence, and the ability to genuinely connect with their teams.
Shannon’s passion lies in developing front-line leaders — the ones who shape workplace culture every day. She believes great leadership is not about authority, but about influence. Her signature supervisor training program blends communication, accountability, and coaching techniques to build leaders people actually want to follow.
Throughout her career, Shannon has designed and delivered leadership development programs that empower managers to lead with clarity and compassion. She has supported organizations through periods of rapid change, coached HR teams on employee relations best practices, and helped countless individuals grow into confident, capable leaders.
Her approach centers on one truth: workplaces thrive when leaders listen, care, and lead with purpose.
Every thriving business starts with people. At Martin & Foster, we build trust, develop leaders, and do the right thing — even when it’s hard.
