A team that connects strategy, narrative alignment, and systems

Our founders bring decades of experience helping organizations navigate complexity, innovation, and transformation.

The People Plus AI Strategy Consultants Leadership Team
Professional portrait of Tonya Seavers-Evans, Co-Founder of People Plus AI Strategy Group.

Tonya Seavers-Evans

Co‑Founder | Transformation & Communications

Strategic communications and AI transformation leader with four AI certifications and more than 20 years of experience in public relations, brand strategy, and executive visibility. Tonya specializes in translating complex ideas into clear direction that builds trust and alignment during organizational change. She leads the firm’s transformation communications and human-centered adoption practice—ensuring AI initiatives are understood, embraced, and responsibly implemented.

FOCUS AREAS
Executive messaging
AI change adoption
Culture & trust
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Maria Campbell

Co‑Founder | Innovation & Commercialization

Senior product and innovation leader known for turning customer insight into breakthrough solutions. Maria has launched category‑defining products—including one named to TIME’s Best Inventions in 2021. Her expertise in healthcare, services, and security technology anchors the firm’s ability to translate AI strategies into market‑ready, scalable outcomes.

FOCUS AREAS
Innovation strategy
Go‑to‑market execution
Value creation
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Neicey Johnson

Co‑Founder | AI Strategy & Operations

Product‑strategy executive with two decades of experience across HR tech, SaaS, and enterprise innovation. Neicey aligns technology with business outcomes, guiding cross‑functional teams and defining product‑market fit. Her data‑informed, operational approach ensures AI initiatives deliver measurable performance, productivity, and ROI.

FOCUS AREAS
AI operating models
Product & platform strategy
Performance measurement
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Patricia C. Aguilar

Co‑Founder | Strategic technology leader

Strategic technology leader with 25+ years of experience helping enterprises turn business strategy into measurable growth. Patricia is especially focused on the practical application of AI— leading initiatives that use automation, intelligent insights, and AI-enabled tools to improve decision-making, streamline operations, and enhance customer and partner outcomes. My work centers on go-to-market transformation, partner ecosystem strategy, and scaling global programs that drive sustainable revenue impact. She specializes in aligning executive vision with operational execution — translating complex strategies into clear plans, accountable outcomes, and real business results. Known for bringing clarity and credibility to high-stakes initiatives, I’m frequently trusted to collaborate across functions and advise executive leadership on strategic direction and performance.

FOCUS AREAS
AI-Enabled Business Transformation
Go-to-Market & Ecosystem Strategy
Executive Alignment

"Together, Tonya, Maria and Neicey unite storytelling, strategy, and systems thinking to help organizations adopt AI with confidence."

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