The Trakehner Team

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    Sandy Kapell

    CEO & FOUNDER

    Leadership Matters

    Sandy is a versatile operational and administrative executive with deep roots in talent management and human resources. She leverages her experience operating in public companies and leading through multiple acquisitions, dispositions, spins and other startup ventures to advance positive change. She brings expertise in change management, reorganizations and steering thoughtful transformation while enabling growth across multiple industries, including sports & entertainment, financial services and the cable industry.  

    Sandy founded Trakehner Leadership to meet a clear need in the market to provide practical solutions for business and HR leaders when they are faced with their biggest opportunities in the midst of disruption and potential chaos.  

    This is where she thrives.  

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    Jen Reaven

    PRINCIPAL & CO-FOUNDER

    Culture Matters

    Jen loves diving into what makes different employee populations tick, from front line to corporate office. She brings more than 25 years of experience in employee engagement, internal communications, culture building, change management, process improvement, talent development and project management.

    Spanning industries that include sports & entertainment, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, automotive and finance, Jen works with companies going through significant transformations and crisis situations. She loves partnering with clients to lay the groundwork for best practice infrastructure, such as internal communications frameworks, recognition programs, engagement platforms, organizational structure, policy work, and total rewards.

    Most importantly, Jen is ALWAYS calm in the most chaotic of situations.

  • Mitch Schultz

    STRATEGIC ADVISOR

    Pay Matters

    Mitch is a creative, deeply thoughtful, global compensation & benefits expert with over 40 year of experience. Nothing scares him, but he is adept at pointing out what we should be scared of… and choose not to be. 

  • Henry Topping

    STRATEGIC ADVISOR

    Talent Matters

    Henry is the CEO of a boutique search firm and is a connector of talent across industries. He specializes in leadership advisory and placing transformational talent. His sage advice and good humor keep us calm and give us a laugh in every possible situation.

  • Susanna Loewy

    STRATEGIC ADVISOR

    Giving Matters

    Currently the Executive Director of a nonprofit, Susanna has devoted her career to advancing the arts as an educator, arts administrator and Grammy nominated musician. We’re tapping into her 25+ years of experience to help us guide some of the most interesting organizations out there. 

  • Ali Rousos

    SENIOR CONTRIBUTOR

    Creative and Web Design

  • Kerry O'Brien

    CONTRIBUTOR

    Photography and Make Up

  • Joanecy Kagalingan

    CONTRIBUTOR

    Brand Development

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