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Christel Alvarez

Managing Partner & Founder

Healthcare Ecosystem

Christel’s commitment to healthcare stems from personal journeys, fueling a passion for health and well-being. Having successfully placed over 200 professionals, she stands out as a notable leader in the healthcare ecosystem.

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Makedah Shartukar

Executive Search Partner with proven healthcare recruiting expertise from venture-backed healthcare studios, accelerating Alvarez Search's executive placements.

Chris Hefley

Strategic advisor who architects the FocusedFit™ software platform, providing the technological foundation that powers Alvarez Search's Hybrid Intelligence approach.

Troy Magennis

Senior Advisor providing AI, machine learning, and data science expertise to guide Alvarez Search's placements in these rapidly evolving technology leadership roles.

Darrin Rowell

Executive coach specializing in C-Suite leadership development, providing strategic coaching support for Alvarez Search's executive placements and client leadership teams.

Caroline Shunk

Founder of HerSearch.co and strategic partner, providing market insights on women's career transitions and executive readiness while expanding Alvarez Search's reach into high-potential talent networks.

Dan D’Orazio

Strategic advisor and CEO of Sage Growth Partners, providing healthcare industry marketing and research expertise to guide Alvarez Search and its clients through complex healthcare market dynamics and commercial growth strategies.

Client Reviews

Christel is a trusted partner who has been incredibly helpful to me in filling numerous executive roles at multiple companies. Hiring for some of the very nuanced roles in a healthcare business requires a deep understanding of the market and the players, something difficult to find in most recruiters. Christel is definitely a healthcare specialist, and what she does is part science and part art with a touch of magic on top. And she’s super efficient - one of the fastest at getting to great results there is. I cannot recommend her highly enough.

Rob RebakForefront Telecare

Alvarez Search has helped us to effectively and successfully scale our business. They don’t just find qualified people, they have practical business experience and organizational development insights that pair very well with their search methodologies. Finding people is table stakes—finding the right people and the right fit can make all the difference—that is what they have delivered for us.

Dan D’OrazioSage Growth Partners

Alvarez Search is exceptional in executive and professional talent acquisition. Christel and her team take the time to understand our business, our vision and our needs. Her deep knowledge of the health care, technology and business requirements allows us to quickly land on the right aspects for each particular search and hiring process – none are “cookie cutter” and require thoughtfulness and focus. She creates a framework for accountability for my team and me – crucial to successfully landing the right candidate. Alvarez delivers, and they stand behind their work. I have engaged Alvarez while running publicly traded companies and health care startups, and will continue to put the firm at the top of my list when engaging in critical talent searches. Christel and her team are the best.

Dave FrancisCEO Healthpilot

Christel knew what I needed in a job before I did. When she reached out to connect me with Sage, she was kind, professional, and motivating. This role has been the perfect fit, and I know I wouldn’t have landed here without her guidance!

Clara McLouthSage Growth Partners

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People are the most important part of a company, so it’s critical to hire the right person the first time. From C-Suite to other critical strategic roles, The Alvarez Search is here to help you build a strong leadership team and partner with you as you move through your next growth phase.

 

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