Lynn Hazan

Founder and President

Lynn Hazan, Founder and President, Lynn Hazan & Associates, Inc. has worked as an award-winning executive recruiter for 41 years. 2026 marks LH&A’s 26th anniversary. Lynn is committed to hiring “best in class” talent. The firm specializes in communications, marketing, and consulting searches for clients throughout the U.S. 

Her clients are corporate and entrepreneurial companies, agencies, startups, professional/trade associations, and nonprofits. Candidates are placed in full and part-time, temp-to-perm, consulting, project-based and fractional assignments for clients in consumer, business-to-business, and non-profit sectors. Candidates work for clients in onsite, remote, and hybrid roles. 

Lynn’s philosophy as the “relationship and storytelling recruiter” personifies the human touch. She maintains long-term relationships with both clients and candidates to ensure successful placements. Lynn continues to add new products and services to enhance the firm’s commitment to innovation, DEI, career consulting, and leadership development. 

As a four-time performer at the Story Slam Competitions at the Wilmette Theatre, Lynn embraces storytelling as a powerful tool for self-expression and communication. In a constantly evolving hiring landscape, Lynn was an early adopter of utilizing storytelling techniques in her presentations and coaching sessions. 

Lynn is active in the professional community. She was awarded the Business Leadership Excellence Award in 2026 at the CXO 2.0 Conference. Lynn was recognized as a “Top Communications Consultant” by Digital Reference. Lynn was acknowledged as Mentor of the Year 2024 by Networlding and Networlding Publishing. In 2018, she was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award by DePaul University’s Driehaus College of Business. Lynn also served as past president of the Marketing Advisory Council (MAC) and is currently on its board. 

Lynn is a regular presenter for DePaul University, including its inaugural 2026 AI Symposium, KMG annual Symposium, and career fairs. Most LH&A interns are from DePaul and other Chicago-area universities. 

Professional organizations like the Chicago Interactive Marketing Association (CIMA), Emeritus, IABC and Purdue regularly schedule Lynn for interactive workshops on trending topics in business.

She is a long-time member of Wonder Women, a Master Mind group, and volunteers for Chicago Innovation.

In June 2003, Lynn was recognized as a Chicagoan of the Year by the Chicago Jewish News for her humanitarian relief work on behalf of Ethiopian Jewry. 

Lynn was featured in interviews and podcasts, including “Women Over 70” with Gail Zelitzky and Catherine Marienau, “Fungi Media” with Matt Cornelison, “Women’s Leadership Podcast series with Scott Becker and others. Lynn was also cited in the Chicago Tribune’s article “Standing Out in a Crisis Economy”. 

A native of Montreal, Canada, Lynn graduated with a B.A. from McGill University, Montreal, Canada, and an M.A. from Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts.

Lynn’s six-word story: “Passionate Recruiter Loves Placing Superb Talent”

Lynn’s StandOut Report: Creator & Teacher

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Falguni Shah

Sr. Manager, Marketing and Recruiting

An inclusive relationship recruiter with expertise in marketing, communications, public relations, creative and technical sectors. Falguni specializes in connecting candidates with opportunities across a wide range of industries, including healthcare, real estate, technology, finance, insurance, legal, nonprofit, and professional services. Known for a relationship-driven approach, repeat business, and consistent delivery.

Since joining Lynn Hazan & Associates in 2018, Falguni has been an integral part of the leadership team, contributing to the company’s success with diverse recruiting and relationship management skill sets.

Core Skills & Expertise:

• Full Life Cycle Recruiting: Manage the recruitment process from sourcing to placement.
• Research & Sourcing: Utilize a high-tech, high-touch approach. Boolean search; market and talent mapping.
• Candidate Assessment: Structure interviews; probe questions to align skills, aspirations, and culture.
• Needs Analysis: Client intake calls, role scoping, and aligning job requirements with talent pools.
• Market Insights: Share salary, talent, and landscape data to refine searches.
• Offer Negotiations: Facilitate fair terms, start dates, and compensation packages.
• Business Strategy: Align recruiting priorities with revenue and growth objectives.
• Effective Communication: Clear, direct written and verbal updates to clients and candidates.
• Strategic Thinker: Organized & structured. Solve problems and can pivot in changing conditions.
• Relationship Builder: Long-term, trust-based connections with clients, candidates, and partners.

Falguni is known for her strong work ethic, professionalism, clear communication, and ability to genuinely listen. Her unique personal communications & marketing skills make people feel comfortable and produce positive results. She excels at staying highly organized and adapts quickly to shifting priorities to get the job done. Her recruitment approach is rooted in a commitment to inclusion, ensuring every candidate and client feels valued.

Key Accomplishments:

• Successfully placed candidates in multiple industries and verticals, contributing to clients’ growth and satisfaction.
• Built strong, long-term relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect for her work.
• Helped establish LH&A as a leading player in medical communications, leveraging her understanding of science and communications.
• Secured repeat business from clients, demonstrating strong relationships and consistent results.

Her biomedical engineering education has given her a solid foundation in the technical and scientific sectors. She has experience working with Fortune 500 companies in India and the U.S., which has given her a global perspective and a deep understanding of diverse business practices and cultures.

Falguni is an adaptive learner, always looking for ways to streamline processes, improve systems, and contribute to the success of the firm. Whether developing and enhancing marketing initiatives like our company website and social media presence or implementing new strategies for recruitment and business development, Falguni is always committed to making impactful contributions.

Falguni’s six-word story: “Ambitious, passionate, perseverant communicator values relationships.”

Falguni’s Stand Out Report (Marcus Buckingham Assessment): Connector and Equalizer

Falguni shares her energy outside of work by volunteering to raise funds for STEAM programs at her child’s elementary school and other charities. She loves spending time outdoors, traveling, and producing vegetarian versions of popular meat-based dishes from different cuisines.

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