Meet Our Team

Gerry Nepomuceno, Human Resources Consultant

Gerry is a strategic, versatile, and business-focused professional with expertise in all facets of HR operations with added expertise in interim HR consulting, compensation analysis, and HR Audit.  He regularly delivers effective results for long-established organizations as well as those undergoing rapid growth and change.  As a proactive, hands-on leader, he has worked in fast-paced, high-growth environments involving both domestic and international locations.  Gerry has over 28 years of HR experience, and has held senior-level leadership roles with L-3 Communications, STG, Inc., and Human Resources Global Organization (HRGO). 

Gerry has an executive master’s degree in HR Management, and is certified by HRCI - PHR/GPHR, DDI.

Dorothy Matlis, Talent Optimization Advisor

Dorothy has worked as a senior leader in Human Resources and spent 20 years across professional services and education in the DC metro area. Dorothy’s teams have won best places to work and experienced unprecedented growth during her tenure. With significant experience in general HR administration, benefits administration, core HR compliance, and even large office build-outs, she specializes in performance coaching and management, learning and development, workforce allocation, and compensation management. Dorothy is passionate about helping clients build great teams and retain top talent.  As a talent optimization advisor, Dorothy leverages the Predictive Index assessment to help organizations understand what drives and motivates individual behaviors.

Dorothy graduated with a BS in Human Resources Management from the University of Maryland and earned both the SHRM-SCP and SPHR designations, and serves as an active Board member for two non-profit organizations in the greater Washington, DC community.   

Barbara Hutchison, Digital Event Strategist & Certified Meeting Professional

Barbara is a certified Digital Event Strategist (DES), Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) and Healthcare Meetings Compliance Certified (HMCC) professional with more than 20 years of experience in corporate, association and government meetings, conferences and special events. Her expertise with conferences and events range from high level, high touch board meetings to galas to international delegations. With a personalized, polished touch she aids in strategic planning, logistics planning, vendor selection and supervision, site and platform sourcing, contracting, registration, housing, on site management, event wrap up and future event recommendations. Barbara serves as the single point of contact for your events, advocating on behalf of your meeting needs and managing the details so you and your Association staff are free to focus on content and relationship building.

Barbara holds a BA in Marketing, MBA in Business Administration, and certificates in Event Management, Healthcare Meetings Compliance Certification, CMP, and DES.

Cindy Chestnut, Human Resources Consultant

Cindy is an accomplished HR professional who has worked with both national and international nonprofit associations, in addition to Fortune 500 and mid-sized companies. She is experienced in management development, coaching, employee relations, DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging), employee engagement, recruiting and performance management. Cindy is collaborative by nature and her ability to listen and understand each client’s unique needs and culture enables her to adeptly provide practical solutions to diverse business needs.

She regularly delivers training and development programs that provide opportunities for individuals to develop to their fullest potential. Cindy is True Colors certified and facilitates fun, interactive teambuilding workshops that enhance communication and improve work relationships - key factors that drive organizational success.

Cindy holds two bachelor’s degrees, Finance and Business Education, and has senior-level human resources credentials from the Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI) and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). She obtained her Diversity and Inclusion Certificate from Cornell University in 2019, and holds the following HR certifications SPHR, SHRM-SCP.

Katie Freakley, Human Resources Consultant

A people operations fanatic, Katie is an HR leader leveraging 18 years of cross-functional experience in organizational effectiveness and scalability, finance, talent development, employee experience, and championing people to drive positive change. Passionate about providing leadership and employees the highest quality end-to-end HR guidance on policy, process, and performance, Katie does so under the core values of servant leadership, collaborative consensus building, and transparent communication. Serving as a strategic advisor and partner, Katie specializes in developing and executing people and organizational strategy to maximize efficiency and effectiveness. 

She holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing Management from the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech as well as a Master’s in Human Resources Management from Georgetown University. She is currently pursuing a Leadership and Performance Coaching Certification from Brown University. She is certified by SHRM – SCP.   

Lindsay Wilson, Human Resources Consultant

Lindsay has 10 years of experience in HR and marketing roles and specializes in recruitment and talent acquisition. She is uniquely skilled at pairing top talent with organizations of all industries, and offers extensive expertise in legal, technical, engineering, and defense fields. Lindsay creates and implements customized training programs, leads teams in market development and expansion, and offers consultation on client and employee relationship management. Her outside-the-box approach to sourcing and recruiting strategy positions her clients for success in a fast-paced competitive talent acquisition environment. Lindsay is enthusiastic about working with each client’s unique and individual position needs in order to find the perfect mutual fit. 

Lindsay holds a BS in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Old Dominion University.  

Brian Teague, Financial Management & Accounting Consultant

Brian has over 15 years of experience providing exceptional financial and accounting services for trade, professional, and charitable associations.  He guides leaders to steward the financial resources of the organization well in order to establish long-term prosperity and impact.  He has expertise in financial reporting and analysis as well as financial compliance policies.  Brian often serves as an Interim Association Management leader on-site when organizations are experiencing transition and can help teams navigate both personnel and financial change effectively.

Brian holds a degree in Business Administration, Finance.

Vickie Yarborough, Project Manager & Consultant

Vickie has decades of experience in project management, particularly within the pharmacy associations sector. Her long-term dedication and proficiency in the field has positioned her as an expert and makes her a valuable asset in guiding projects towards successful completion. Vickie's adeptness in remote operations showcases her adaptability to navigating the ever changing digital landscape effectively. Her positive team-oriented perspective contributes to a collaborative work environment, fosters effective communication, and provides proactive leadership to her clients. Vickie's hands-on approach, complemented by her exceptional organizational skills, allows her to strategically guide projects through the entirety of their lifecycle. Her resourceful problem-solving nature ensures that challenges are met with practical solutions that benefit the unique needs of the organization.

Vickie holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Administration from North Carolina Central University.

Jessica Griffiths, Talent Acquisition Specialist

Jessica is a strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist with over five years of experience in the field of HR. Her employment history includes two of Baltimore’s notable healthcare organizations John Hopkins University School of Medicine and the Kennedy Krieger Institute. Jessica has an acute understanding of what hiring managers are looking for in their employees, and a passion for matching people with meaningful careers. She strives to ask the right questions and provide the highest level of customer service to all clients. Jessica also has expertise in resume writing and critique and has served as guest lecturer for her alma mater, Towson University.

Jessica currently attends Georgetown University’s School of Continuing Studies pursuing a Master of Professional Studies in Human Resources Management. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Towson University in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resources Management.