Talent management and assessment expert Edward Blake has joined the DRiWaterstone Human Capital (DRiWaterstone) team as its newest senior consultant.
“My superpower is hiring and developing really good people,” says Blake. “I am focused on helping leaders and organizations maximize their people strategy by developing and nurturing employee loyalty, managing conflict, managing change, connecting people to purpose, and getting organizations moving the right direction.”
Blake’s background (which includes close to 20 years in senior roles with a multi-billion-dollar national company, 14 years as a nonprofit CEO, and time spent on nonprofit Boards) gives him lived experience that has made him a trusted advisor to leaders and organizations on topics including:
“Edward Blake has a deep knowledge of what it takes to thrive as a leader in a purpose and mission-driven organization today – knowledge that will benefit our clients as they look to achieve their organization’s mission,” says Doug Trout, CEO at DRiWaterstone. “We’re thrilled to welcome him to the team.”
To learn more about how DRiWaterstone can help your organization maximize its people strategy, schedule a call with our team today.
DRiWaterstone Human Capital (DRiWaterstone) has welcomed Candice McGlen to its roster as a senior consultant with a focus on organizational design and aligning people strategies to business objectives.
“I have a motto: Deliver the difference. Anything I do, I’m going to focus on impact,” says McGlen. “I get involved in what the true needs and challenges of my clients are, and then we co-create the solutions that are going to deliver the difference.”
By adding McGlen’s experience to the DRiWaterstone team, the company’s nonprofit and social impact sector clients now have access to a broader menu of talent management, employee engagement, and organizational design services than ever before. McGlen bring a fresh, action-oriented approach to:
“Candice is passionate about working with clients to create environments where both employees and organizations thrive,” says Doug Trout, CEO. “We’re excited to be able to offer Candice’s expertise to our purpose and mission-driven clients and to support them in achieving – and exceeding – their mission, impact and organizational goals.”
To learn more about how DRiWaterstone can help your organization align its people and engagement strategies to business objectives, schedule a call with our team today.
Management consultant and executive coach Suzanne Lynn has joined the DRiWaterstone Human Capital (DRiWaterstone) team as a senior consultant.
“It doesn’t matter the sector, as managers and leaders we all have moments where we need support and I believe we’re better approaching those together,” says Lynn. “The ability to work with an organization like DRiWaterstone, and to help them offer more to support their clients is very exciting to me.”
Lynn’s background in education paired with her experience managing (and supporting managers) across the talent lifecycle, means that DRiWaterstone can now offer its purpose and mission-driven clients access to consulting and coaching services on topics including:
“We’re excited to welcome Suzanne Lynn to the team and we’re confident in the value and impact that she will bring to DRiWaterstone’s clients,” says Doug Trout, CEO. “Suzanne’s supportive, development-focused approach to coaching and consulting aligns well with our approach to executive search and is one more way we can support clients across the full employee lifecycle.”
To learn more about how DRiWaterstone can help your leaders grow and develop in areas related to team and culture management, schedule a call with our team today.
DRiWaterstone Human Capital (DRiWaterstone) is pleased to welcome Bruce McConnel as a senior consultant with a focus on marketing and communication strategy.
“Bruce understands first-hand the vital role that strong marketing and communications play in achieving an organization’s awareness and impact goals,” says Doug Trout, CEO. “Welcoming Bruce to the DRiWaterstone team allows us to offer nonprofit and social impact clients one more level of support as they seek to enhance their organization-wide objectives.”
McConnel’s expertise means that DRiWaterstone can now support nonprofit marketing and executive leaders looking to transform their brand communications into comprehensive initiatives that increase visibility and help their organization stand out in a crowded media landscape. His tailored communication support services include:
“Every dollar spent on nonprofit marketing communications needs to connect to a clear, measurable outcome,” says McConnel. “My strategic approach builds credibility and authority, driving meaningful conversations and shaping public perception to foster greater engagement and support.”
To learn more about how DRiWaterstone can help your organization craft powerful communications strategies that engage stakeholders and propel your mission forward, schedule a call with our team today.
DRiWaterstone Human Capital (DRiWaterstone) is pleased to announce its strategic alliance with Bryan & Jordan Consulting LLC (Bryan & Jordan), a Virginia-based consulting firm focused on historical organizations, museums, libraries, and educational institutions.
“With this collaboration, we can better serve public history and education clients through our partnership with specialized consultants with deep, industry-specific networks,” says Doug Trout, CEO at DRiWaterstone, a nationally ranked and recognized executive search firm serving the nonprofit and social impact sectors. “By working together, both DRiWaterstone and Bryan & Jordan will leverage our collective strengths and expertise to ensure we meet the recruitment, retention, and governance needs of our clients across the U.S.”
Since 2001, DRiWaterstone has been committed to connecting purpose and mission-driven clients with outstanding candidates who share their dedication to making a positive impact. By aligning with Bryan & Jordan, the organization can now offer clients access to a suite of services, including executive search, that support their overall growth and performance goals:
“Bryan & Jordan and DRiWaterstone share a positive, collaborative culture and value relationships. Our shared principles will strengthen client service,” says Meredith Handakas, Managing Partner at Bryan & Jordan. “Our team is excited to work with our colleagues at DRiWaterstone.”
To learn more about how DRiWaterstone and Bryan & Jordan can help your organization, schedule a call today.
About DRiWaterstone Human Capital
DRiWaterstone Human Capital is a female-founded executive search firm headquartered in the Washington, DC area and focused on serving the nonprofit and social impact sectors. Our team of talent management experts has successfully placed over 1,000 exceptional executives since we opened our doors in 2001. We are committed to connecting purpose and mission-driven clients with outstanding candidates who share their dedication to making a positive impact.
About Bryan & Jordan Consulting, LLC
Bryan & Jordan opened its doors in 2008 when Dr. Charles F. Bryan, Jr. and Dr. Daniel P. Jordan joined forces to develop a firm that represented their ideals to serve the history community in a way that was good and right. Since then, we have assisted over 100 clients with enthusiasm, dedication, and nuanced perspective that makes the firm the holistic solution for successful outcomes.
