We believe work should be meaningful, not miserable.
Copper Quail Consulting (CQC) was born from founder Tara Bethell’s passion for creating workplaces where people are seen, supported, and empowered. After two decades leading HR, operations, and wellness in complex sectors, Tara launched CQC to help mission-driven organizations build people-first workplaces where teams thrive. Today, CQC partners with businesses and nonprofits to elevate culture, sharpen leadership, and strengthen operations with heart and strategy. At Copper Quail, we believe when people feel supported, purpose and performance soar—and we’re here to make that happen.
Fractional HR leadership to set strategy, policies, pay practices, and onboarding so you’re compliant and ready to scale.
We foster holistic workplaces where people thrive, knowing well-being starts within. By living it daily, we echo this value to our clients and their teams—because flourishing people build flourishing businesses.
We lead with empathy and purpose, aiming to truly understand and support those we serve. By building meaningful relationships, we help our clients thrive—so they can make a lasting impact in their communities.
We bring practical creativity to every engagement, tailoring solutions to each client’s needs, resources, and timeline. Through inventive thinking, we turn constraints into opportunities.
Early Bird or Night Owl → Early Bird
Zoom or In-person → In-person
Strategy or Execution → Strategy (but really culture before that!)
Coffee or Tea → Hot Coffee & Cream year-round
Most used phrase → “Hey Party People! Let’s get started!”
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Early Bird or Night Owl → Early Bird – for the sunrise and early morning motivation
Zoom or In-person → In-person to build connections.
Strategy or Execution → Both; together they provide clear direction and purpose.
Coffee or Tea → Tea! A strong ginger tea is my fuel to get going throughout the day.
Most used phrase → “I got it”, “How can I help,” or “Go team.”
