Stone Alliance Group is a woman-owned, WBENC-certified recruiting company that has partnered with organizations since 2007 to build high-performing teams. From accounting and technology to real estate and consulting, our transparent, proven hiring process delivers top-tier talent designed for your needs.
Monica Stone grew up in a close-knit town in the Adirondacks, where community, hard work, and integrity shaped her values. After graduating from St. Lawrence University, she launched her recruitment career in 1997, bringing with her a “Go-Giver” mentality rooted in generosity, listening, and service.
One of Monica’s most formative professional experiences came while working at a Washington D.C.-based finance and tech company. She helped the organization grow from six to over 100 employees in under 6 years. That growth taught her that success in recruitment goes far beyond numbers; it’s about building trust, fostering relationships, and recognizing the whole person behind every resume.
Along the way, she witnessed how disconnected the hiring process had become: automated systems and impersonal interviews left candidates and hiring teams feeling unseen and unheard. She also recognized that the industry’s pricing model, largely unchanged since the 1970s, was outdated and misaligned with modern needs. Convinced there had to be a better way, she set out to redesign both the recruitment experience and its pricing structure.
In 2007, Monica founded Stone Alliance Group to offer a heart-led, human-first alternative to traditional recruiting. Today, she continues to lead with empathy, humility, and a deep commitment to helping people and organizations thrive. The firm has earned a 96 percent satisfaction rating and built lasting partnerships across industries by staying true to its founding philosophy: listen deeply, lead with integrity, and never lose sight of the person at the center of it all.
Founded with Purpose. Focused on People.
At Stone Alliance Group, our values shape how we recruit, partner, and lead. They reflect our commitment to people-first recruiting, ethical practices, and long-term success for every client and candidate.
At Stone Alliance Group, community involvement is central to who we are. We volunteer our time, provide pro bono recruitment support, career mentoring, and partner with mission-driven organizations to advance causes aligned with our values.
We also donate 4 percent of our annual profits to organizations creating meaningful impact across the globe. We know that when we uplift others, we all rise, and when our people are empowered to lead with heart, the impact ripples far beyond recruitment. By investing our skills, time, and resources locally and beyond, we help build stronger, more equitable communities.
