About Hatfield Lange Consulting LLC

AI Governance, Adoption, and Modern Workplace Strategy for Business Leaders

Why Clients Hire Rachel

Knowing how to prompt ChatGPT doesn't equal strategy, policy, or ROI. I help US small and mid-sized businesses—and European companies entering the US market—navigate privacy and compliance frameworks (GDPR, EU AI Act, CCPA, HIPAA, and US state privacy laws) with governance structures, risk assessments, and adoption plans that actually deliver business value, not just flashy demos. Whether you're US-only or selling globally, I design to the strictest standard and right-size for your reality.

  • Governance That Works — AI governance structures that support adoption—not slow it down.
  • Cross-Functional Alignment — Bridging the gap between legal, IT, and operations so AI doesn't stall in the handoff.
  • Right-Sized Solutions — Enterprise-grade thinking, right-sized for small and mid-sized organizations.
  • Plain-Language Guidance — Honest, jargon-free advice based on what actually works—not vendor hype.

How HLC Works

We move beyond the demo to build defensible, production-ready AI strategy.

  1. Discovery & Risk Scan — We start by identifying where AI is already happening (Shadow AI) and where the highest value use cases live, balanced against your risk tolerance.
  2. Governance Framework — We build the "rules of the road"—policies, role-based access, and human-in-the-loop workflows that satisfy legal, security, and operations.
  3. Enablement & Adoption — We upskill your team and implement change management that sticks, ensuring your investment turns into measurable business results.

Meet Rachel Di Martino

Founder and Principal Consultant

I started Hatfield Lange after spending 25 years in Big 4 consulting and Big Tech, where I saw the same pattern repeat: companies rushing to adopt new technology without thinking about the people who have to use it. That's why I focus on practical, human-centered approaches that actually work.

My background spans product leadership, data privacy, compliance, and now AI strategy—but what I really do is help leaders cut through vendor promises and industry buzzwords to find solutions that fit their teams and their reality. No one-size-fits-all frameworks. Just honest advice based on what I've seen work (and fail) across hundreds of implementations.

Relevant Experience

  • 25+ Years Experience
  • Big 4 & Big Tech Background
  • 10+ Years Applied AI Experience (ML, Gen AI, LLMs)
  • 15+ Years Principal Product Leadership
  • Global Data Privacy & Ownership Expertise
  • Microsoft 365 Champion
  • Compliance Expert
  • 25 years of enterprise tech experience
  • EY + HPE alum
  • Veritux member
  • Humantelligence Partner
  • Lake Norman Area Chamber of Commerce
  • Mooresville & South Iredell Chamber
  • NAWBO
  • Apparo Expert Link

Who HLC Works Best With

  • Small & Mid-Sized Businesses — Organizations ready to adopt AI responsibly but unsure where to start or how to govern it.
  • Regulated Industries — Law firms, healthcare, financial services, and other industries where compliance isn't optional.
  • European Companies in the US — EU-based organizations expanding into the US market who need to navigate cross-border privacy and AI regulations.

Hatfield Lange Consulting provides strategic AI governance, privacy compliance guidance, and technology advisory services. HLC does not provide legal advice. For legal matters, please consult a licensed attorney.

Ready to Talk?

Whether you're exploring AI adoption, need governance help, or want a second opinion on your strategy—let's connect.

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