Candice Allen is an Executive Search Consultant for Encore Leadership Advisors. With a strong foundation in organizational leadership, human resources, and talent strategy and over 15 years of experience identifying, developing, and championing top-tier talent, Candice brings a uniquely people-centered lens to executive recruitment grounded in equity, integrity, and impact. Before joining Encore Leadership Advisors, Candice served as a senior HR leader for national organizations, overseeing complex people operations and leading large-scale talent initiatives across diverse industries. Her deep understanding of organizational culture, leadership dynamics, and inclusive hiring practices enables her to match organizations with transformational leaders who drive long-term success.Candice has supported executive placements in both corporate and nonprofit sectors, with a focus on mission-aligned leadership and values-based decision-making. She is known for her collaborative, thoughtful approach to search building trust with candidates and clients alike to ensure not only a skill fit, but a culture fit.She holds a Bachelors and Master's degree in Human Resources and is certified in PHR, SHRM-SCP and DEI leadership practices. As a consultant, speaker, and mentor, Candice is deeply committed to advancing equity in executive leadership and helping organizations grow through the power of people.

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