Hiring For Good Podcast

Suzanne Hanifin is the founder and President of Acumen Executive Search and a cohost of the Hiring For Good Podcast. She brings a great deal of heart, insight, a spirit of giving back, and an insistence on doing the right thing to the search process. She lets people know they are deeply cared for, seen, and in good hands when they engage with her company. Suzanne believes in win/win solutions. All parties involved walk away from negotiations feeling seen and satisfied with Suzanne leading the way. 

Hiring For Good Website: https://www.hiringforgoodpod.com/

Acumen Executive Search Website: https://www.acumenexecutivesearch.com/ 

Email: [email protected]

Acumen Executive Search is the leading certified woman-owned Executive Search and advisory Firm on the West Coast.

Acumen sources, attracts, and qualifies world-class executive and management talent for organizations to support them in achieving their organizational goals.​ Due to their focus and local network, which is both broad and deep, we are able to leverage best practices across a broad range of industries. We employ an equity lens throughout the recruitment process.

Hiring for Good is a podcast exploring the transformative power of leadership and what happens when the right person takes the job. Thank you for tuning in to this episode with our guest Smriti Agrawal, Ph.D., Medtech Innovator.

Hiring For Good Website: https://www.hiringforgoodpod.com/

Smriti Agrawal’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/atsmriti/ 

Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/288s2ur...

Podcast on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast…

Tanis Morris: Director of Business Development at Acumen Executive Search

Email: [email protected]

Suzanne Hanifin: President at Acumen Executive Search

Email: [email protected]

Acumen Executive Search Website: https://www.acumenexecutivesearch.com/

Acumen Executive Search is the leading certified woman-owned Executive Search and advisory Firm on the West Coast.

Acumen sources, attracts, and qualifies world-class executive and management talent for organizations to support them in achieving their organizational goals.​ Due to their focus and local network, which is both broad and deep, we are able to leverage best practices across a broad range of industries. We employ an equity lens throughout the recruitment process.

Hiring for Good is a podcast exploring the transformative power of leadership and what happens when the right person takes the job. Thank you for tuning in to this episode with our guest Cameron Madill, Founder of PixelSpoke and a social impact entrepreneur.

Hiring For Good Website: https://www.hiringforgoodpod.com/

About Cameron Madill:
Cameron Madill is a social impact entrepreneur, renowned for his work building and scaling organizations with a focus on relationship development and leveraging positive psychology principles.

Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/288s2ur...
Podcast on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

Tanis Morris: Director of Business Development at Acumen Executive Search
Email: [email protected]

Suzanne Hanifin: President at Acumen Executive Search
Email: [email protected]

Acumen Executive Search Website: https://www.acumenexecutivesearch.com/

Acumen Executive Search is the leading certified woman-owned Executive Search and advisory Firm on the West Coast.

Acumen sources, attracts, and qualifies world-class executive and management talent for organizations to support them in achieving their organizational goals.​ Due to their focus and local network, which is both broad and deep, we are able to leverage best practices across a broad range of industries. We employ an equity lens throughout the recruitment process.

Unity Foods, a premier broadline foodservice company proudly serving the picturesque landscapes of Oregon and Washington State. Established in 2012, our roots run deep in the Pacific Northwest, and our commitment to excellence extends across every corner of these vibrant regions. With a keen focus on logistics, Unity Foods ensures timely and efficient distribution of a diverse range of culinary essentials.

Unity Food’s Website: https://www.unityfoodspdx.com/Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/288s2urueV7xjlsFoYW8QN

Tanis Morris: Director of Business Development at Acumen Executive Search
Email: [email protected]

Suzanne Hanifin: President at Acumen Executive Search
Email: [email protected]

Acumen Executive Search Website: https://www.acumenexecutivesearch.com/

Acumen Executive Search is the leading certified woman-owned Executive Search and advisory Firm on the West Coast.

Acumen sources, attracts, and qualifies world-class executive and management talent for organizations to support them in achieving their organizational goals.​ Due to their focus and local network, which is both broad and deep, we are able to leverage best practices across a broad range of industries. We employ an equity lens throughout the recruitment process.

CareVet is a network of veterinary hospitals anchored by a deep commitment to the teams that serve their clients and patients. As a CareVet Team Member, you’ll receive the same quality of care and support you deliver to patients every single day through our Whole Person Approach. Their Whole Person Approach concentrates on better supporting each Team Member’s personal and professional needs for health, support, fulfillment and advancement.

CareVet’s Website: https://www.carevethealth.com/

Tanis Morris: Director of Business Development at Acumen Executive Search
Email: [email protected]

Suzanne Hanifin: President at Acumen Executive Search
Email: [email protected]

Acumen Executive Search Website: https://www.acumenexecutivesearch.com/

Acumen Executive Search is the leading certified woman-owned Executive Search and advisory Firm on the West Coast.

Acumen sources, attracts, and qualifies world-class executive and management talent for organizations to support them in achieving their organizational goals.​ Due to their focus and local network, which is both broad and deep, we are able to leverage best practices across a broad range of industries. We employ an equity lens throughout the recruitment process.

Hiring for Good is a podcast exploring the transformative power of leadership and what happens when the right person takes the job. The Hiring for Good Podcast is Presented by Acumen Executive Search. Thank you for tuning in to this episode with Andy Mendenhall M.D, President & CEO of Central City Concern (CCC).

Hiring For Good Website: https://www.hiringforgood.net/

Andy Mendenhall M.D.:
Andy joined CCC in 2017 as Senior Medical Director for Substance Use Disorder Services (SUDS) and became Chief Medical Officer (CMO) in 2018. During his tenure, Andy has elevated and diversified CCC’s service level to offer a broad array of evidence-based treatments to match client needs. As CMO, Andy brought oversight and responsibility for the agency’s medical and clinical services, provided leadership to staff, helped set the agency’s strategic direction, promoted ethical and quality care and led CCC through the COVID-19 pandemic. 

 Andy Mendenhall M.D. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-mendenhall-m-d-8803b3114/

About Central City Concern:
Since 1979, the Portland community has trusted Central City Concern to help people create meaningful, long-term change. Every year, we serve more than 15,000 people experiencing or at risk of homelessness with affordable and supportive housing, person-centered health care, addiction recovery and employment assistance. But we can’t do it alone.

Hiring For Good Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/288s2urueV7xjlsFoYW8QN
 
Hiring For Good Podcast on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hiring-for-good-podcast/id1725208602

Tanis Morris: Director of Business Development at Acumen Executive Search
Email: [email protected]

Suzanne Hanifin: President at Acumen Executive Search
Email: [email protected]

Acumen Executive Search Website: https://www.acumenexecutivesearch.com/

Acumen Executive Search is the leading certified woman-owned Executive Search and advisory Firm on the West Coast.

Acumen sources, attracts, and qualifies world-class executive and management talent for organizations to support them in achieving their organizational goals.​ Due to their focus and local network, which is both broad and deep, we are able to leverage best practices across a broad range of industries. We employ an equity lens throughout the recruitment process.

Tanis Morris: Director of Business Development at Acumen Executive Search
Email: [email protected]

Suzanne Hanifin: President at Acumen Executive Search
Email: [email protected]

Acumen Executive Search Website: https://www.acumenexecutivesearch.com/

Acumen Executive Search is the leading certified woman-owned Executive Search and advisory Firm on the West Coast.

Acumen sources, attracts, and qualifies world-class executive and management talent for organizations to support them in achieving their organizational goals.​ Due to their focus and local network, which is both broad and deep, we are able to leverage best practices across a broad range of industries. We employ an equity lens throughout the recruitment process.

Hiring for Good is a podcast exploring the transformative power of leadership and what happens when the right person takes the job. The Hiring for Good Podcast is Presented by Acumen Executive Search. Thank you for tuning in to this episode with Laura Salerno Owens, President of Markowitz Herbold trial law firm.

Hiring For Good Website: https://www.hiringforgoodpod.com/

About Laura Salerno Owens:

Laura is the go-to lawyer for clients in high-stakes employment and business disputes because of her strategic approach and proven track record of success. She represents clients in a variety of employment law issues including misappropriation of trade secrets, wage and hour disputes, discrimination charges, sexual harassment allegations, whistleblower claims, and noncompetition/nonsolicitation agreements. She has a broad range of experience litigating claims in state and federal court arising under the Equal Pay Act, Family Medical Leave Act, the Oregon Family Leave Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act as well as representing clients before the Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). She also helps clients navigate a variety of business matters, ranging from class actions to breach of contract to breach of fiduciary duty to shareholder and partnership disputes. 

Laura's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-salerno-owens-135b1350/

Markowitz Herbold Litigation Law Firm:

Markowitz Herbold is a litigation law firm that tries high-stakes business disputes for individuals, companies and state, local and regional governments, to juries, judges and arbitrators. We are known by our peers for resolving complicated and challenging cases.

The firm is based in Portland, Oregon, and our lawyers practice before state and federal trial courts in the Northwest and across the country.

Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/288s2urueV7xjlsFoYW8QN

Podcast on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hiring-for-good-podcast/id1725208602

Tanis Morris: Director of Business Development at Acumen Executive Search
Email: [email protected]

Suzanne Hanifin: President at Acumen Executive Search
Email: [email protected]

Acumen Executive Search Website: https://www.acumenexecutivesearch.com/

Acumen Executive Search is the leading certified woman-owned Executive Search and advisory Firm on the West Coast.

Acumen sources, attracts, and qualifies world-class executive and management talent for organizations to support them in achieving their organizational goals.​ Due to their focus and local network, which is both broad and deep, we are able to leverage best practices across a broad range of industries. We employ an equity lens throughout the recruitment process.

Hiring for Good is a podcast exploring the transformative power of leadership and what happens when the right person takes the job. The Hiring for Good Podcast is Presented by Acumen Executive Search. Thank you for tuning in to this episode with Darren Marshall, CEO of Steven Smith Teamaker.

Hiring For Good Website: https://www.hiringforgoodpod.com/

About Darren Marshall:
Darren Marshall is an entrepreneurial CEO with 30 years experience transforming consumer sector businesses. He crafts growth-oriented brands, products and channel experiences, while developing the teams, cultures and capabilities to scale them sustainably.

Darren Marshall is the CEO of Steven Smith, Teamaker, a two time Inc. 5000 growth company, and was a 2024 EY Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist.

Darren Marshall’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenrileymarshall/

About Steven Smith Teamaker:
Steven Smith Teamaker - The Finest Name in Tea Since 1949
Smith Teamaker, crafts tea and other plant-based beverages steeped in quality and creativity. Elevated, but always accessible, our aim is to be the daily craving of consumers with uncompromising taste.

Company Website: www.smithtea.com 
Acumen Executive Search proudly presents 'Hiring For Good,' our insightful podcast delving into the profound impact of leadership on companies, communities, and societies. Hosted by Tanis Morris and Suzanne Hanifin. Elevate your understanding of leadership's transformative potential.

Tanis Morris: Director of Business Development at Acumen Executive Search
Email: [email protected]

Suzanne Hanifin: President at Acumen Executive Search
Email: [email protected]

Acumen Executive Search Website: https://www.acumenexecutivesearch.com/

Acumen Executive Search is the leading certified woman-owned Executive Search and advisory Firm on the West Coast.

Acumen sources, attracts, and qualifies world-class executive and management talent for organizations to support them in achieving their organizational goals.​ Due to their focus and local network, which is both broad and deep, we are able to leverage best practices across a broad range of industries. We employ an equity lens throughout the recruitment process.
Hiring for Good is a podcast exploring the transformative power of leadership and what happens when the right person takes the job. The Hiring for Good Podcast is Presented by Acumen Executive Search. Thank you for tuning in to this episode with Darren Marshall, CEO of Steven Smith Teamaker.

Hiring For Good Website: https://www.hiringforgoodpod.com/

About Darren Marshall:
Darren Marshall is an entrepreneurial CEO with 30 years experience transforming consumer sector businesses. He crafts growth-oriented brands, products and channel experiences, while developing the teams, cultures and capabilities to scale them sustainably.

Darren Marshall is the CEO of Steven Smith, Teamaker, a two time Inc. 5000 growth company, and was a 2024 EY Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist.

Darren Marshall’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenrileymarshall/

About Steven Smith Teamaker:
Steven Smith Teamaker - The Finest Name in Tea Since 1949
Smith Teamaker, crafts tea and other plant-based beverages steeped in quality and creativity. Elevated, but always accessible, our aim is to be the daily craving of consumers with uncompromising taste.

Company Website: www.smithtea.com 
Acumen Executive Search proudly presents 'Hiring For Good,' our insightful podcast delving into the profound impact of leadership on companies, communities, and societies. Hosted by Tanis Morris and Suzanne Hanifin. Elevate your understanding of leadership's transformative potential.

Tanis Morris: Director of Business Development at Acumen Executive Search
Email: tanis@acumenexecutivese

About Namrata Saroj, OD:

Namrata Saroj, OD is an independent biotech consultant with over 20 years of experience focusing on global development and commercialization of drugs and technologies advancing Ophthalmic care. Her extensive understanding of the Ophthalmology clinical and commercial landscapes is founded on her diverse experiences working across multiple programs. She has been a significant contributor towards the commercialization of both Lucentis and Eylea, two of the most successful biologic products in this sector. Dr. Saroj’s leadership has been recognized through her vast network of prominent clinical and industry leaders. She has co-authored several peer-reviewed publications in management of Ophthalmic diseases.

Currently, Dr. Saroj is a Principal of All Eyes Consulting, LLC collaborating with companies across various stages from early start-ups to late-stage development and commercialization. In this capacity, she has effectively helped these companies with strategic partnerships, clinical development, trial enrollment, launch preparation and commercialization support. She is the co-founder and Chief Scientific Lead of Clinical Trials Resource Group, a CRO focused on executing Ophthalmology clinical trials.

Namrata’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/namrata-saroj-od-36259b1/ 

Acumen Executive Search proudly presents 'Hiring For Good,' our insightful podcast delving into the profound impact of leadership on companies, communities, and societies. Hosted by Tanis Morris and Suzanne Hanifin. Elevate your understanding of leadership's transformative potential.

Tanis Morris: Director of Business Development at Acumen Executive Search

Email: [email protected]

Suzanne Hanifin: President at Acumen Executive Search

Email: [email protected]

Acumen Executive Search Website: https://www.acumenexecutivesearch.com/

Acumen Executive Search is the leading certified woman-owned Executive Search and advisory Firm on the West Coast.

Acumen sources, attracts, and qualifies world-class executive and management talent for organizations to support them in achieving their organizational goals.​ Due to their focus and local network, which is both broad and deep, we are able to leverage best practices across a broad range of industries. We employ an equity lens throughout the recruitment process.