Jill Lemon, SHRM-SCP

Jill Lemon is a co-founder and partner at Sandbox, a company dedicated to supporting high-growth startups in managing their finance and people strategies. With nearly two decades of experience, she specializes in talent management, people strategy, and workforce planning. Her career includes roles in talent acquisition and consulting, where she has developed a reputation for her personable communication style and ability to connect with clients and candidates alike.

Lemon co-founded Sandbox in April 2018, aiming to create a supportive environment for founders navigating the challenges of building their businesses. She describes herself as a "people collector" and emphasizes her commitment to helping organizations scale and retain their most valuable asset: their workforce. In addition to her work at Sandbox, she is actively involved in her community, volunteering with various organizations such as Impact 100 Richmond and Lighthouse Labs. She holds a Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) certification and has a background in fashion merchandising from Virginia Commonwealth University.12