Finova brings a fresh perspective to the world of people operations. While traditional HR often reacts to problems, Finova looks at the whole picture—creating an environment where people feel proud of their work and leaders feel confident in their decisions.
With 20+ years of experience across everything from tech startups to staffing, Finova knows how to translate human needs into business wins.
Think of Finova as a partner who is remarkably sharp, calm when things get intense, and—dare we say—actually fun to work with!
Whether you’re based here in Washington or have a team spread across the country, Finova builds smart, adaptable practices that grow with you.
Ongoing People leadership embedded into your business to take the weight off your shoulders.
High-impact help for a specific people need—like a handbook refresh or a new hiring plan.
A calm, experienced sounding board for leaders navigating people-focused decisions.
Finova was created to offer small and mid-sized businesses steady, practical support after more than 20 years of leading Human Resources across industries and growth stages.
The name Finova is inspired by the last name of its founder, Teah Delfino—Italian for “dolphin”. Dolphins are intelligent, adaptable, and calm under pressure. That is how Finova approaches every engagement: listening first, thinking strategically, and helping leaders move forward with clarity
