Stacey Richey

For over 18 years, Stacey has built teams for international tech companies. Stacey takes a data-driven and heart-led approach to people operations that balances rapid scaling with retention. 

Prior to 8th Light, Stacey created and implemented people operations best practices for 30+ global software companies in the Vista portfolio along with companies such as Google, LogicMonitor, Toast, and Corvus. 

Stacey is a graduate of Purdue University and currently resides in the Boston area. She is actively involved with Boston’s HR community and in 2022 was named #10 on the Top Women Leaders in Massachusetts and earned the Boston HR Councilmember of the Year recognition. 

Outside of work, Stacey is a mentor to young women through the Big Sister Association of Greater Boston and enjoys the outdoors.