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“I love that I’m able not just to make an impact in accounting but work across departments and divisions to really make decisions as a group.” 

“We’re building new models every day and listening to our clients’ challenges and future market trends.”

“Helping facilitate opportunities for connection for the people who fill critical roles in our industry is what drives me forward.” 

“Every day, I strive to make a tangible difference ... to provide the best experience for our clients and workforce.”

“My goal is to empower people to achieve personal and professional success by providing them with the environment and platform they need to thrive.”

Keeping on top of clients’ ever-evolving challenges is one of Kaitlin Lissandrello Brown’s biggest reasons for loving this industry.

Adam Chambers remains focused on influencing decision makers and addressing the nursing shortage. 

“We get to create moments that matter, and that results in lasting impacts for people both in their professional and personal lives.”

“Now, it’s about giving back and being able to mentor other young professionals.”

“In pursuit of profit, we must not forget to care for each other because looking out for one another makes us human.”

Henry De Lusignan is perhaps most proud of his company’s shift to staffing sustainable markets.

Nick DeKoster fell into the world of staffing by chance — but it didn’t take him long to realize he’d found his place.

“You never lose sight that, at the end of the day, everything you’re doing is to make something better for an individual.” 

Jessica Franson’s “why” is unwavering: making a positive impact on the lives of others.

“I believe there is opportunity in every challenging conversation to seek and understand all perspectives and find valid points to take away.”

“Knowing I’ve made a difference in the lives of our veterans and our citizens while building this organization makes me incredibly proud.”

Georgina Gold prides herself on having difficult conversations and building strong relationships in the process.  

A self-described “crisis-tunity person,” Mallory Govert gets to help drive Peak Performers’ fast growth.

Since joining the staffing industry, Nigel Hapuarachchi has found his passion for solving complex problems and helping others succeed.

Samantha Holt spearheaded an initiative to replace siloed, divisional training with a company-wide learning program for new hires.

Leveraging more than a decade’s experience, Anamika “Anna” Jain expanded the company’s operations across Canada and the US.

Lakshmi Priya Kandula has developed a company culture in which inclusivity and high performance go hand in hand.

Soumya Kesireddy was an IT leader in need of top IT talent when she got the idea to start her own staffing firm.

On a mission to elevate the role of technology in recruitment, Jonathan F. Kestenbaum built and sold his first HR tech company in 2012.

Before he recruited nurses to the US from overseas, Vasco Lopes Da Silva worked in healthcare but eventually came to the US for a new career.

“I’m in a unique position where I want to invest in others within our organization and see our amazing people grow — and thus, the company will grow.”

“At the of the day, it’s people who empower businesses. It’s all about ... paving the way for creators, innovators and disruptors to make meaningful changes.”

A competitive nature honed during a professional baseball career drives Luke Melymick’s ambition and strategic vision for his current team.

Allan Njoroge founded Actriv Healthcare in 2017 with the goal of leveraging technology to connect nurses with available hours to local healthcare facilities.

“A new problem every day” motivates Britni Prentice in her role as the youngest director of sales at Cella by Randstad Digital. 

Celeste Randall is referred to as a “Swiss Army knife” due to her ability to do whatever is needed to ensure success for her team and clients.

Amrinder Romana has guided Pacer Group from its inception as a hire-train-deployment company to a prominent staffing and technology services firm.

“If you care about what you do and are trying to solve problems, you’ll go much further.”

After getting laid off at age 26, Justin Satterfield took a year to learn new skills before launching Norwood, a healthcare staffing and consulting company.

Under Ashley Simpson’s leadership, IMN experienced a nearly 30% revenue increase in 2023 (on the heels of a 140% increase in 2022).

Having previously worked in the hospitality sector, Sasha Smith found freelance staffing an intriguing market.

“I love a new and interesting problem statement or challenge. ... That’s where the magic happens.”

“I hope my journey inspires other legal professionals to explore unconventional opportunities that reflect their backgrounds and passions.”

“I aspire to wield significant influence across the industry, ensuring my voice is not just heard but valued.”

Kimberly Williams plays a vital role in ensuring health systems facing significant staffing challenges achieve clinical workforce stabilization.