Courtney Arrington is a certified public accountant with a strong foundation in accounting earned from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2016. With a diverse background spanning both public and private accounting sectors, Courtney specializes in serving small consulting firms, social media influencers, and solopreneurs. Her areas of expertise include tax planning and financial forecasting.

Ashton Duff is a graduate of James Madison University. She is a Talent Acquisition Lead and Campus Program Coordinator at Apex Systems. Ashton is also involved as a Pillar Lead for Women@Apex. She has been with Apex for a little over 9 years. Outside of work Ashton enjoys volunteering, reading, and spending time with friends and family!

Maggie is a Business Manager with the Virginia Economic Development Partnership. In this role, she specializes in workforce development and building strong community connections to help new and expanding businesses address talent needs. She also administers the Virginia Jobs Investment Program, an economic development incentive that supports job creation and significant retraining efforts. Maggie attended graduate school at the University of Oregon and worked in transportation policy before moving to Virginia in 2022. Maggie loves to explore local parks and swimming spots with her husband and infant son, and strives to create a welcoming and supportive community for newcomers in our region through board service with ReEstablish Richmond.

Katherine Gould is the People Strategies Manager at Hourigan, a fully integrated construction management and development firm headquartered in Richmond, VA. She plays a key role in shaping Hourigan’s human capital strategies to align with organizational goals, ensuring a positive work environment. With over a decade of experience in human resources, Katherine excels in benefits administration, employee relations, training and development, recruitment, compensation, and compliance. She holds a B.A. in Spanish Language & Literature from North Carolina State University and an M.S. in Human Resource Development from Rochester Institute of Technology. Outside of work, Katherine enjoys spending time with her husband and two children.

I've been with PPD/Thermo Fisher since January of 2019 in their Vaccine Sciences Department where we perform testing on samples from patients enrolled in clinical trials. Prior to that, I spent seven years within the Denver Health network system, having spent four of those years managing in their central core lab. I am married and father to a beautiful daughter. I'm currently training for the Richmond marathon in November but in my other "free" time I like to play disc golf, build things, work on restoring my classic car, and whatever else piques my interest.

For over a decade, Brittany has been at the forefront of transforming the way employers attract, upskill and invest in their most valuable asset: their people. As a visionary leader, Brittany has successfully spearheaded global teams while consistently driving growth, managing change and propelling organizations to new heights. What truly sets Brittany apart is her unwavering dedication to making a meaningful impact within her community. Brittany understands that true success lies in the intersection of business goals and individual aspirations, she has been a driving force behind numerous successful partnerships, forging lasting connections between organizations and talented professionals who share the same values and ambitions. With her unparalleled expertise, innovative thinking, and unwavering dedication, Brittany is poised to make an indelible mark on your organization's journey to greatness.

Bryan is currently a Recruiting Manager at Capital One where he leads the recruiting for multiple tech programs focussed on hiring current college/university students and recent grads. Prior to Capital One, Bryan worked for about 10 years in higher education and approximately three of those years were spent working in VCU's Business Career Services Office.

I have been in the Talent Acquisition space for 5 years now, I currently work at Dominion Energy and love connecting people with great opportunities! I graduated from VCU in 2018 with my Bachelor’s in Business Entrepreneurship, and I am currently back at VCU pursuing my MBA. In my free time I enjoy gardening, going for walks, and spending time with my husband watching our chickens.

Erin Savarie is a VCU alumni and holds her Bachelors in Marketing with a concentration on Product and Brand Management. She recently obtained her SHRM certification and is eager to continue to progress her career further in Human Resources. She currently works at All Points Broadband as the Corporate Recruiter and her focus is on field operations and corporate recruiting with a desire to provide an exceptional candidate experience. She has been in Talent Acquisition for over three years and thrives in an environment where she can help create efficiency and provide an equitable recruiting process. Her passion for Talent Acquisition comes from being able to learn every aspect of the business and having the ability to impact the  company by understanding the business needs and filling those needs with high-quality talent. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time exploring the outdoors with her husband and dog, visiting wineries and volunteering at the RACC.

Heather graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2016 with a degree in Psychology and a minor in Human Resource Management. After a brief stint in agency staffing directly after graduation, she joined the Talent Acquisition team at CarMax in 2017. Initially focusing on technology recruiting, within her first she year joined the College Recruiting Team and has been there ever since. After several years of focusing on recruitment, internship program management, and campus relations, she now leads the team in a manager role. Heather really enjoys working for a company with such a fun and inclusive culture, and has a passion for connecting young professionals with their dream jobs. In her free time she loves to be at the beach or river and spending time with her husband and two dogs.

Juliann holds a Master of Social Worker degree from Virginia Commonwealth University and post-graduate study certificates in both gerontology (VCU School of Medicine) and Trauma-Informed Clinical Social Work (SUNY Buffalo).  As an avid learner, she is currently working toward her post-graduate Appreciative Inquiry Certification in Positive Business and Society Change with Case Western Reserve Weatherhead School of Management. Juliann's career has afforded her a number of rewarding clinical, training and staff development, and public relations opportunities in behavioral health. She is the Director of Workforce Initiatives for the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services and served as the Director of Staff Development and Training for Central State Hospital. Juliann's clinical experience largely centers around her time living in New South Wales, Australia, where she worked with a diverse caseload of individuals working toward community reintegration. Juliann holds special interests in leading organizations and teams to become engaged, trauma-informed, and purpose driven. She is a champion for science-backed self care practices for behavioral health professionals and can herself be found taking a long walk, rowing, baking, or visiting her two sons.  She lives with her husband, Stuart, and two dogs Mila and Georgia, in Mosely, Virginia.

Jasmine Walker is a dedicated workforce development professional specializing in early career programming. Currently serving as a Program Manager at the Virginia Department of Human Resource Management for the Commonwealth of Virginia, Jasmine focuses on nurturing the next generation of leaders within Virginia state government. In her role, Jasmine oversees the Virginia Management Fellows Program, a rotational leadership initiative for recent graduates, and manages the COVA Internship Connection, providing vital centralized support for state agencies and their interns. A seasoned Army Veteran, Jasmine brings a wealth of human resource experience from both private and public sectors. Her academic credentials include a Bachelor's degree in Business from James Madison University, a Master's degree in Business, and certification as a Learning & Development Specialist. Jasmine is passionate about empowering early career professionals and ensuring they have the tools and opportunities to thrive in their careers.