Contingent Workforce Professionals to Know 2025

I’m Theresa White, a Career Clarity Expert and 5x Certified Career Coach dedicated to helping professionals find purpose and direction in their careers. With a background in HR and a deep commitment to empowering others, I’ve guided hundreds of professionals to uncover fulfilling and impactful career paths. My work is more than just career coaching; I’m a clarity strategist, known for using my unique insights and proven methods to unlock the potential within my clients. Through my proprietary Career Clarity Formula, I deliver rapid, transformative results for clients who are tired of feeling stuck and uncertain about their professional futures. My approach combines practical tools, like the Sparketype® Assessment, with research-backed techniques to help people uncover their true strengths and aspirations. These “aha moments” are the core of my work, and they’re what allow my clients to move forward with confidence, clarity, and purpose. Through y program, I've transformed career coaching into a results-driven journey that brings clarity and purpose, while reducing the time traditionally spent on finding direction. This approach has empowered my clients to find careers they love, often with improvements in income, work-life balance, and overall satisfaction. As a leading voice in career clarity and career change, my work has been recognized by clients and industry leaders alike. I’ve seen firsthand the transformative effect that career clarity can have, especially for professionals in corporate roles who feel disconnected from their work. Helping them achieve a renewed sense of purpose and motivation has become a central focus of my work, and it’s one of the most rewarding aspects of what I do. If you’re a journalist covering career development, employee engagement, or women’s professional empowerment, my perspective might be of interest to your audience. I’m passionate about reshaping the field of career coaching with actionable, purpose-driven strategies that tap into people’s potential. Through my programs, speaking engagements, and client success stories, I’m redefining career clarity as a pathway to true fulfillment, purpose, and long-lasting success. I would be honored to share my insights and success stories with your audience, offering a fresh take on how people can achieve meaningful, sustainable career change.

I have been in marketing for nearly two decades after watching the movie "What Women Want" and telling myself I wanted to work in marketing. Starting at the age of 16 as a telemarketer, I managed to work up the different levels and now specialize in demand generation, content marketing, and marketing automation, working with a variety of tools such as HubSpot, Wistia, PartnerStack, Pendo, Riverside, StoryLane, Google Adwords, and WebFlow. Over the years, I have been fascinated by all things marketing and technology. Even though my career started with telemarketing, trade show demonstrations, and graphic design, it quickly transitioned into web design, digital marketing, and content marketing in 2009. The reason I love digital marketing is that it is always changing. Although businesses should stay true to their brand, values, and strengths, they always have new ways of sharing their stories, values, and advice through different channels. I am continuously excited to discover and implement these new strategies in the companies I work for. Having experience with small businesses and startups as well as working for marketing agencies and Fortune 500 companies, I understand the benefits of creating processes and structure so that all members of the team can engage and collaborate and create a positive experience for customers. I truly believe that if you want to go fast, go alone; but if you want to go far, go together. By working together and building off the strengths of everyone on the team, the sky truly is the limit.

Hi, I'm Paulina, a freelance B2B content writer and strategist. My journey began at a marketing agency, where I wrote for various industries and worked under strict editors. It taught me to write quickly, strategically, and well. Now, I help SaaS and technology brands create content that connects with people (and doesn't upset Google). I've worked with brands such as Fiverr, Toshiba, Gain, Momentum, Circle, Growclass, and YouCanBookMe. Happy to provide insights into B2B content marketing, freelancing, and the gig economy.

Globalli is a unified global workforce management platform built to streamline global payroll, contractor payments, and compliance for distributed teams. Whether you hire full-time employees or international contractors, Globalli acts as your Employer of Record (EOR) or Agent of Record (AOR), ensuring seamless onboarding, payments, and benefits administration in over 180 countries. The platform integrates advanced HRIS and HCM tools, enabling organizations to manage global timekeeping, tax compliance, compensation, benefits, and workforce data from one centralized dashboard. With Globalli, you can expand globally without barriers—stay compliant, reduce costs, and deliver a world-class employee and contractor experience. Empower your global teams with HR management solutions, contractor payroll service, agent of record solutions, and global workforce management software that integrates with leading HCM and HRIS platforms at Globalli—talk to us today.

Saskia Karges is a Corporate Strategist for Fortune 500 companies who moonlights as a Solarpunk author and cultural activist. With a background in high-level operations and project management, she bridges the gap between rigid business structures and radical creative vision. As a 'gifted' (neurodivergent) professional, Saskia is a vocal advocate for neurodiversity in leadership, sharing how unconventional thinking drives innovation. Her creative work, ranging from eco-thrillers to children’s books in dying Italian dialects, focuses on sustainability and social impact. Whether she’s consulting on corporate efficiency or naming a seal after a pizza to save the ocean, Saskia’s mission is to ensure that unique voices—and the planet—are heard. Regularly sharing insights on corporate strategy and creative rebellion on Medium (featured in 'Write a Catalyst') and Resilience.org.

Dynamic communications strategist and project manager experienced in talent acquisition and workforce development. Known for driving impactful partnerships, advancing brand cohesion, and crafting engaging content that amplifies organizational presence. Connecting people based on shared interests is my superpower. In the community, I serve on the board for Phoenix nonprofit Hope’s Crossing and the African-American Women’s Giving & Empowerment Circle (AAWGEC). I am a former Vice President & Civic Engagement Chair for the Greater Phoenix Urban League Young Professionals and a 2020 Flinn-Brown Fellow. I enjoy writing, speaking, and moderating on issues such as workforce development, economic mobility, philanthropy, public spaces, and social entrepreneurship. Spending my free time on an affordable housing project in historic Globe, Arizona.

A published HR and Compliance Professional with over 10 years of related experience, including HR and Compliance Project Management: I have provided expert consulting services, written original content and completed high-level projects in the following areas:*Compensation/Benefits* Employment Law and Best Practice *Training/Development *SOPs/Policies/Procedures *Global HR * Recruitment and Outplacement *Payroll Practices www.employhrpro.comHave a quick question or one-off need? Get on my calendar to pick my brain: https://www.upwork.com/services/product/consulting-hr-susan-1582026967388487680?ref=project_share&tier=0

Procurement & Supply Chain Manager with 10+ years leading complex sourcing operations across infrastructure megaprojects — including Sochi 2014 Olympic Games venues and major bridge construction under strict deadlines. Managing $20M+ budgets with cross-border operations across Europe, China, and North America. Currently focused on tariff-driven sourcing strategy, AI adoption in procurement, and supply chain resilience. Credentials: CMILT (Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport) | Board Member, CSCMP Southern California Roundtable | SDCE Pros to Know 2026 | Published in Supply Chain Management Review Available to comment on: procurement strategy, tariffs & trade disruption, AI in sourcing, project-based procurement, supply chain resilience, nearshoring

Sabine Hutchison is a leadership thinker, author, and founder who helps leaders—especially women—redefine success beyond outdated career ladders. As the author of Beyond the Ladder and founder of The Ripple Network, her work focuses on career reinvention, values-driven leadership, and the ripple effects leaders create through their choices. With a background in science and global leadership, Sabine brings a systems-level perspective to conversations around women’s health at work, sponsorship, and sustainable success. She is known for connecting personal clarity with lasting impact, and for reframing legacy as a daily leadership practice.

<a href="https://futureselot.com/about">Chirag Selot</a> is a futurist, speaker, and work evolution strategist who helps organizations unlock AI ROI by building high-agency workforces. In practice, this work lives at the intersection of AI transformation, organizational design, and workforce capability development — all circling back to one essential question: "How do we redesign how humans operate in this age of machine intelligence?" He is the creator of <i>'The Agency Spectrum,'</i> a five-level diagnostic framework for workforce readiness, and the founder of <a href="https://futureselot.com/introducing-your-move-human">Your Move, Human</a> — his flagship ecosystem spanning a <a href="https://yourmovehuman.com">newsletter</a>, <a href="https://futureselot.com/podcast">podcast</a>, and <a href="https://futureselot.com/books">ongoing book series</a> (work that's earned him a spot among Thinkers360's Top 100 Future of Work Thought Leaders). Beyond this, he is deeply committed to his social impact, having fundraised for Red Cross Australia, Doctors Without Borders, and numerous other charitable organizations. Learn more at <a href="https://futureselot.com">FutureSelot.com.</a>

I’m the Vice President of Research & Insights at Aspect43, where I combine nearly 20 years of hands-on HR leadership experience with a love of research, curiosity about work, and a deep respect for the people doing the jobs. My role sits at the intersection of HR practice and HR technology, helping companies and HR professionals better understand what’s changing, what’s working, and what actually helps people do their jobs well. I come to this work as an HR leader and an academic at heart. I enjoy digging into data, asking better questions, and translating complex ideas into insights that feel usable, grounded, and real. Whether I’m leading research, writing, speaking, or connecting people across the industry, my goal is always the same: clarity over noise. At Aspect43, I focus on researching workforce trends, buyer behavior, and the realities of HR work, then turning those findings into insights that support better decisions - for product teams, HR leaders, and the broader HR tech ecosystem. I care deeply about thoughtful progress in HR: technology that supports people (not the other way around), practices that respect the human side of work, and conversations that leave us a little smarter than we were before. If you’re someone who likes asking why, values nuance, and wants to make work better in practical ways, I’d love to connect.

As Vice President of PlasticStaffing, I work closely with manufacturers across the plastics, chemicals, rubber, automation, and packaging sectors to understand how workforce decisions shape operational performance. My experience spans injection molding, extrusion, thermoforming, resin and polymer processing, tooling, and advanced manufacturing environments serving industries such as medical devices, aerospace, automotive, construction, telecommunications, and industrial machinery. Through years of collaboration with plant leaders, engineering teams, and executive decision-makers, I’ve gained insight into the evolving challenges facing modern manufacturing—from skills shortages and leadership development to automation integration and workforce adaptability. I regularly analyze hiring trends, operational bottlenecks, and talent strategies that impact production efficiency and long-term competitiveness. My focus is on the intersection of workforce strategy, manufacturing technology, and operational execution. I contribute perspectives on labor market shifts, industrial leadership, advanced manufacturing systems, and how organizations can build resilient, high-performing teams in complex production environments.

Meet Dhriti Mukherjee Pipil – Trade Economist, Consultant, Speaker & Educator Dhriti Mukherjee Pipil is a Delhi NCR–based international trade economist, consultant, researcher, and speaker, specialising in trade finance, foreign trade policy, and agricultural trade. She is the Founder of Global Trade Institute (GTI), an institution focused on building export-ready professionals and businesses through practical trade education. She currently serves as a Senior Research Fellow at Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), where her work examines India’s agricultural trade policy, export restrictions, price volatility, and supply chain dynamics. She is also an empanelled faculty with Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO), delivering specialised sessions on export finance and international payment systems. Dhriti is a Leadership Member at the Women in International Trade Business Council (WIITBC) under the International Trade Council (ITC), and serves on the Economic Advisory Board of the Economic Transformation Council, contributing to trade-led policy discourse. With over a decade of experience in banking and trade finance, her expertise spans export finance, cross-border payments, foreign exchange markets, trade risk management, WTO frameworks, and emerging digital trade finance systems. She holds professional certifications from the Indian Institute of Banking & Finance (IIBF) and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). Her work bridges policy, practice, and pedagogy—offering consultancy in export strategy, trade finance structuring, compliance, and market entry. She actively mentors MSMEs and startups, enabling them to navigate global markets with operational clarity. Dhriti has authored peer-reviewed research in journals such as Economic & Political Weekly and The Indian Economic Journal, alongside policy contributions to The Hindu BusinessLine, Down To Earth, Policy Circle, AgroSpectrum, and global platforms including the World Trade Centre. She is a regular speaker at national and international forums, including the Economist Intelligence Unit (2025), International Trade Council (2025), WTO Chairs Programme, and Indian Economic Association. Through her work, she seeks to reduce information asymmetry in global trade and build a more inclusive, resilient, and knowledge-driven export ecosystem.

I work with organisations to design and deliver Total Talent solutions that bring visibility, control, and strategic value across their entire workforce covering contingent, permanent and services spend. With over a decade of experience in workforce strategy, MSP delivery, and programme transformation, I partner with clients to solve complex challenges around cost control, compliance, supplier management, and operational efficiency. My focus is on creating high-impact solutions that align with business goals, whether that’s scaling an existing programme, expanding into SOW and services spend, or transitioning from transactional delivery to a true Total Talent model. I take a collaborative, data-led approach, working closely with HR, Procurement, and business stakeholders to build solutions that are not only effective, but sustainable. I’m passionate about helping organisations unlock the full potential of their workforce and creating talent strategies that deliver real value.

Workforce Next is a technology solutions partner that helps businesses accelerate growth through Cloud, DevOps, AI, Machine Learning, Software Development, and Data Engineering services. We design and deliver intelligent, scalable systems that enhance performance, eliminate operational bottlenecks, and facilitate long-term digital transformation. Key Services Cloud & DevOps: End-to-end cloud setup, automation, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure optimization. AI & Machine Learning: Custom AI models, automation solutions, and data-driven decision systems. Software Development: Tailored web and mobile application development for enterprise needs. Data Engineering & Analytics: Modern data pipelines, warehouses, dashboards, and advanced analytics. IT Staff Augmentation: On-demand skilled developers and engineers to scale your team quickly. Why Businesses Choose Workforce Next Engineering Expertise: A team of cloud architects, AI engineers, and senior developers. Custom Solutions: Technology designed around your business challenges and goals. Faster Delivery: Agile processes that reduce project timelines and accelerate deployments. Long-Term Partnership: Strategic support from planning to execution and post-launch. Learn More or Get Started Want to modernize your systems and build a smarter digital ecosystem? 👉 Visit: https://workforcenext.in/

Recruiting isn’t just a job for me — it’s a calling. There’s no greater reward than connecting the right person to the right role and knowing I’ve helped shape the future of a team. I do this work because it matters — and because I’m really, really good at it. I don’t just fill roles — I build alliances. Over the years I've grown a partnership mindset that turns hiring managers into collaborators, and I regularly advise on talent strategy, market intel, and process improvements. I operate with business acumen and strategic foresight — a true right-hand to leadership. With well over a decade of full-cycle recruiting under my belt—across technical, business, GTM, sales/marketing roles—I’m the recruitingSHEro you’ve been looking for. I am unapologetically obsessed with building a world-class candidate experience for every job seeker I come in contact with. Creating inclusive and positive hiring experiences is my jam! Let me help you elevate your processes to do the same! I’ve got deep roots in HR technology, from standing up and running systems like Greenhouse and Jobvite to using data to tell the real story behind hiring trends. I know how to dig into metrics, present what matters to leadership, and turn insights into action. My wheelhouse also includes employer branding, DEI recruiting, streamlining processes, and crafting strategies for hiring inclusive, high-performing teams. Think of me as your strategic partner and recruiting nerd in residence—someone who brings a consultative, data-informed approach and gets things done. Whether you're hiring full-time, part-time, or project-based. I’m scrappy, adaptable, and always focused on impact. Let’s talk—I’m ready to help you build teams that not only win - but thrive!

As the Talent Acquisition Manager at Pivot Workforce, Steven Brown leads a team of recruiters who use a data driven approach to find and attract top quality talent for the construction industry. He has over 11 years of experience in human resources, job design, and recruiting, with a focus on leveraging technology and analytics to optimize the hiring process and the candidate experience. Steven holds a Master of Science in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Grand Canyon University and a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies in Business and Sociology from Arizona State University. He is also a certified Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt and has multiple publications and honors in his field. He is passionate about empowering his team, enhancing his organization's talent brand, and contributing to the growth and success of the construction sector.

Bianca Cervantes is the Founder and CEO of Bianomics, a strategic communications and workforce development firm active across six states, and host of the Workforce Situation Room podcast. A brand journalist, award-winning program architect, she draws on her years as Communications Director at Workforce Solutions Borderplex to speak with authority on workforce development, women in male-dominated industries, imposter syndrome, and Latino economic empowerment. Bianca has been featured in CBS4's "Breaking the Bias" series and brings both the communications professional's precision and the community organizer's depth to every media conversation.

I build infrastructure for emerging technology transitions—and have been doing it for 20 years. Many know me for my work in digital health, where I spent two decades helping the industry understand how technology shapes behavior and decision-making. That work taught me something: every major platform shift creates new vulnerabilities and opportunities, and the companies that thrive are the ones who see them early. Today I'm focused on the agentic era—where AI systems operate autonomously and require fundamentally new approaches to security, commerce, and trust. WHAT I'VE SHIPPED Co-author of the #1 bestselling book ePatient 2015: 15 Surprising Trends Changing Healthcare (featured in Bloomberg, Forbes, and other publications). Co-founder of the FemAging Project, a global initiative driving women's health innovation. Creator of Femalytics, an AI-powered intelligence platform. Author of two FemAging Index studies, including one sponsored by AARP. Founder of Enspektos, LLC (est. 2005), which has evolved through Web 2.0, mobile, and ML eras—always at the intersection of emerging tech and real-world application. WHAT I'M BUILDING NOW AI Security Guard (aisecurityguard.io) is a multi-faceted platform for securing autonomous AI, combining protection APIs, product tooling, education, and original research on the agentic future.

Hello! My name is Alayna (she/her) and my superpower is illuminating the talents in others. As an HR professional, my guiding goal is to identify and remove hurdles that keep individuals from thriving. In my role as Retention Strategist at Magnet Culture and as a representative of the new workforce myself, I am dedicated to staying at the forefront of industry trends and providing the most effective turnover solutions to equip managers to become Retention Champions. I'm certified by TTI in DISC, EQ, and 12 Driving Forces. You can also find me teaching HR fundamentals to undergraduate students at my alma mater, the University of Texas at Dallas, serving on the Board of Directors for Human Rights Initiative, and working with multiple organizations to create engaging, values-based environments that support current and future employees. Let's get connected and see the impact we can make together!