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NUsletter: Q2 2024

As we navigate the dynamic landscape of Q2, we are excited to share the latest insights, achievements, and forward-thinking strategies shaping our journey at NU Advisory Partners. This quarter, more than ever, we see the transformative power of AI, technology, and data, driving unprecedented efficiencies and opportunities within our industry.

We take pride in being at the forefront of this technological revolution. Our strategic and thoughtful approach to investing in AI and other technology platforms aligns with our mission and enhances our ability to deliver value to our clients.  By integrating cutting-edge tools and systems into our daily operations, we have successfully saved our employees 8 to 10 hours each week on important, yet time consuming tasks.  We have fostered a culture that prioritizes turning to AI first to solve problems and embedded this mindset into NU’s core values. This shift is not just about efficiency; it’s about fundamentally transforming how we operate and approach solving our clients’ problems.   

Throughout our AI adoption, we have been careful to maintain the human element central to our value proposition. AI is a tool that augments our capabilities – but it is still our people and our clients who use the information to make decisions and build the relationships that drive success. This significant time savings allows us to focus more on high value efforts and what truly matters – delivering exceptional care to our clients and identifying top-tier talent to drive their businesses forward.

As NU embraces these advancements, we must recognize the challenges for those who resist adapting to this new era. The executive search landscape is rapidly evolving, and firms that fail to incorporate AI and data-driven approaches risk falling behind. Leveraging these technologies is one of our key competitive advantages, and we are committed to leading the industry to improve the experience for our clients, candidates, and ourselves.

Thank you for being part of our journey. The human touch, deep relationships, and nuanced understanding of clients’ and candidates’ needs remains at the heart of what we do. 

-Nada Usina, CEO and Co-founder

NU Advisory Partners has completed the search for the inaugural President for the Partnership for Miami. The Partnership for Miami, led by influential business leaders, is an organization that unites the private, public, and civic sectors to bridge gaps and drive community progress. Their mission is to create a thriving, inclusive Miami that balances growth with affordability, champions smart development, and ensures a high quality of life for all residents.

This significant milestone was achieved after a competitive pitch process, where NU presented its vision and understanding of the Miami/South Florida talent ecosystem to the Partnership’s board of directors. After screening the market and talking to key profiles, NU presented the top four finalists to the board of directors, where Raul Moas was selected as the new President.

Under Raul’s leadership, the Partnership for Miami will continue to drive economic opportunity, global innovation, and cultural excellence, and we are proud to have played a pivotal role in this significant appointment and look forward to the transformative impact Raul will have on Miami’s growth.

client additions

The team of Mar Hernandez, Taline Bignon-Berberian, and Ben Dewar are at the forefront of our focus on Human Capital talent, each bringing unique backgrounds and skills to our team. Their collective experience, relationships, and expertise solidifies our ability to recruit key CHRO and CPO positions. By leveraging their unique insights and perspective on how the HR function enables businesses, NU helps clients quickly identify and secure top-tier talent, reflecting NU’s mission to provide exceptional advisory services and strategic recruitment solutions.

Based in Miami, Mar is a seasoned executive and the Co-founder of NU Advisory Partners. She has extensive experience in executive search and in operating roles. Mar drives innovation and delivers unparalleled value to our clients looking to fill CHRO and CPO positions across different classes of companies including public and private capital backed.

Taline, also based in Miami, brings over a decade of experience in talent acquisition and executive search to NU Advisory Partners. Her career is distinguished by strategic recruitment initiatives in the technology and digital infrastructure space, and her prior experience leading the HR function at numerous companies.

Based in San Francisco, Ben brings more than twenty years of experience in executive search to NU Advisory Partners. Ben specializes in recruiting chief people and chief legal officers, balanced across venture, growth, private equity, and public companies, enhancing our focus on these critical areas.

The powerhouse of Mar, Taline, and Ben reinforces our commitment to the people function. Their combined experience and dedication to leveraging technology and innovative solutions position us to navigate the evolving executive search landscape with precision. We’re excited to see the impact these dynamic leaders will have as we deepen our focus on CHRO and CPO executive talent.

Whether your organization needs a CHRO or an entire HR team, we understand your needs and can recruit the talent that will lead you through your most complex human resources challenges. 

We now have nearly 25 members of the team around the country, with a diverse array of backgrounds and industry expertise. Read about us here.

We’ve been hearing from clients that they want to get everyone at their companies using AI more, but they’re struggling with gaining adoption. 

An interview published by Hunt Scanlon Media, April 10, 2024

CEO Nada Usina recently sat down with Hunt Scanlon Media to discuss how NU uses AI and how the human element is still essential.


Like other dynamic metros, Miami faces unique challenges and opportunities in attracting and retaining top executive talent. As the business environment continues to evolve, so must the strategies to recruit and keep the best and brightest in this bustling region. 

These are tumultuous times for venture capital investors and the businesses they fund — which makes linking businesses in the industry with next-generation leaders fascinating, important, and genuinely transformational. 

An article published by Hunt Scanlon Media, May 29, 2024

Hunt Scanlon Media takes an inside look at the latest trends in higher education executive recruiting during these unprecedented times. Partner and Co-founder Meredith Rosenberg shared her insights with Hunt Scanlon Media into the nuances and necessity of recruiting growth and innovation-oriented leaders into universities.

The CFO is still the ultimate steward of revenue and budget, but these days, the role goes far beyond “just the numbers.” From strategic vision and M&A to deploying technology, to serving as the Chief Executive’s closest advisor, today’s CFO is integral to a company’s overall strategy, operations, and direction.

An article published by Hunt Scanlon Media, May 22, 2024

NU’s CEO and Co-founder Nada Usina talked with Hunt Scanlon about talent trends in PE.

Recruiting an Entire HR Team into a Fast-Moving Company.

An article published by Hunt Scanlon Media, April 30, 2024

Ben Dewar sat down with Hunt Scanlon Ventures Managing Director, Drew Seaman, to discuss the trends he’s been observing recently for VC firms and their portfolio companies.

Age of Learning’s Chief Innovation Officer, Sunil Gunderia, and NU Advisory Partner’s Co-Founder, Meredith Rosenberg, discussed the critical role of accessibility in education, innovation, and the workforce. They emphasized the importance of integrating accessibility from the classroom to the workplace to empower everyone and bridge learning gaps.

May 23, 2024 – CEO Nada Usina delivered a talk at the Hunt Scanlon Media “PE Operating Partners Forum” in NYC. Nada spoke about approaches to investment in tech tools, AI use cases, ways to operationalize AI and predictions for the next 3-5 years for executive search.

April 17, 2024 – NU hosted the LGBTQ and Allies Reception at the ASU GSV Summit in San Diego. The iconic Paula Abdul was a special guest.

April 16-17, 2024 – NU co-hosted with William Blair the annual Stars Track at the ASU GSV Summit in San Diego. Tara Ryan and Meredith Rosenberg introduced 6 panels throughout the event, with leaders of the most significant organizations in EdTech.

April 15, 2024 – Co-Founder Meredith Rosenberg moderated a panel “Breaking Barriers, Building Futures: Accessibility in Innovation” With Jenny Lay-Flurrie (Chief Accessibility Officer, Microsoft), Mariella Satow (Founder, SignUp), Matt Greenfield (Managing Partner, Rethink Education), and Sunil Gunderia (Chief Innovation Officer, Age of Learning).  Watch the full panel here:  https://www.asugsvsummit.com/video/breaking-barriers-building-futures-accessibility-in-innovation

April 15, 2024 – Co-founder Meredith Rosenberg joined Microsoft’s Chief Accessibility Officer Jenny Lay-FLurie in conversation “Pioneering Inclusivity and Innovation: A Conversation with Jenny Lay-Flurrie.”  Watch the full dialog here:  https://www.asugsvsummit.com/video/pioneering-inclusivity-and-innovation-a-conversation-with-jenny-lay-flurrie