The America’s Most Admired™ Culture Award Winners

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DRiWaterstone Human Capital Welcomes Andrew Wheeler and Daniel Guerrero

DRiWaterstone Human Capital is pleased to welcome Andrew Wheeler and Daniel Guerrero of Lincoln Leadership to the firm.

Andrew Wheeler
Managing Director

Daniel Guerrero
Executive Search Associate

Andrew joins DRiWaterstone as Managing Director, bringing 27 years of executive search experience dedicated exclusively to mission-driven organizations. Prior to founding Lincoln Leadership in 2021, Andrew spent 18 years at DSG Global, where he served as Managing Director and Practice Leader, leading high-impact searches nationwide. He launched his search career at Heidrick & Struggles and has completed more than 500 searches across higher education, academic medicine, and social impact organizations, partnering with institutions such as Columbia University, Penn Medicine, the University of Pennsylvania, World Vision, and the March of Dimes.

A respected civic leader in Greater Philadelphia, Andrew serves on the boards of the Committee of 70, the Economy League of Greater Philadelphia, and KIPP Philadelphia, and co-founded the Cobbs Creek Park Ambassadors, a volunteer organization with more than 1,000 members.

Daniel Guerrero joins DRiWaterstone as an Executive Search Associate, bringing deep experience in search operations, research, and client support. Danny has spent more than 15 years helping individuals advance their careers, including guiding hundreds of students through CUNY colleges to secure meaningful employment, with a focus on supporting BIPOC communities. He has also held roles with Wells Fargo and U.S. Bank Corporate Trust. Danny holds a BA in Sociology from the University at Buffalo and an MS in Organizational Leadership from Herbert H. Lehman College.

“Andrew’s and Danny’s arrival strengthens our executive search platform and reinforces our long-standing commitment to serving mission-driven organizations,” said Doug Trout, CEO of DRiWaterstone Human Capital. “We are thrilled to welcome them and look forward to the impact they will have on our clients and the sector.”

Please join us in welcoming Andrew and Danny to DRiWaterstone Human Capital.

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DRiWaterstone Human Capital is proud to announce the recipients of its inaugural America’s Most Admired Culture Awards, recognizing the highest level of leadership excellence, organizational integrity, and mission-driven impact across the nonprofit sector.

The inaugural awards celebration will take place on April 22, at the White House Historical Society in Washington, DC, from 5:00–7:30 PM. The event is free to attend, with advance registration required.

Established to honor extraordinary nonprofit organizations and leaders, the America’s Most Admired Culture Awards represent the industry’s most prestigious recognition for those who exemplify the powerful connection between organizational culture, measurable outcomes, and lasting community impact. These awards celebrate institutions that have demonstrated—consistently and convincingly—that strong values, engaged teams, and purpose-driven leadership are essential drivers of sustainable results.

This year’s honorees reflect the very best of the nonprofit sector: organizations and leaders who have built cultures rooted in accountability, collaboration, equity, and excellence—while delivering meaningful, measurable change for the communities they serve. Their work stands as a model for what is possible when mission, strategy, and people are aligned.

Through this awards program, DRiWaterstone affirms its longstanding commitment to advancing leadership and organizational effectiveness across nonprofits, associations, foundations, and higher education institutions nationwide. The America’s Most Admired Culture Awards highlight those who are not only achieving exceptional results today, but who are shaping the future of the sector.


Winners of the 2025 America’s Most Admired Culture Awards

  • American Rivers (Washington, DC)
  • Charles E. Smith Life Communities (Rockville, MD)
  • Covenant House International (New York, NY)
  • College of Adaptive Arts (Saratoga, CA)
  • HealthWorks for Northern Virginia (Leesburg, VA)
  • Habitat for Humanity Greater Salt Lake Area (Salt Lake City, UT)
  • The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert (Palm Springs and Coachella, CA)
  • NOVA ScriptsCentral (Falls Church, VA)
  • Sacramento LGBT Community Center (Sacramento, CA)
  • Jazz at Lincoln Center (New York, NY)

Join Us in Celebrating Excellence

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