About Us

Joanmarie M. Dowling (she/her)

Managing Member

Joanmarie is a firm believer that strong HR practices help to boost productivity, foster positive work environments, and reduce legal liability. ​Joanmarie founded Clarity HR Solutions based on the 5 pillars: ethics, clarity, value, accessibility, and efficiency.​Joanmarie graduated from the University of Alabama (but still hired Sam, an A&M fan, because she's committed to diversity at all costs). She also has a Juris Doctor from Albany Law School. ​Joanmarie is a member of the New York State Bar Association, the Society for Human Resource Management, and the Capital Region Human Resource Association. She previously served as Vice President, President, and Immediate Past President of the Capital Region Human Resource Association and as a member of the New York State Society for Human Resource Management’s State Council. She currently serves as a director of the Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce.  
Joanmarie is an enthusiastic Alabama football fan, gardener, and genealogist.  She lives in Albany with her husband, Joe, their two teenage children whose names she promised not to disclose in a public setting, and their two puppies, Ruby and Cocoa.