Lynn Hazan

Lynn Hazan, president of Lynn Hazan & Associates, Inc., has worked as an executive recruiter for 26 years. She specializes in communications, marketing and consulting searches for clients throughout the U.S., with a special emphasis on the Chicago area and Midwest.

Her clients are Fortune 500 and entrepreneurial companies, PR and advertising agencies, trade associations and not for profits. Clients represent companies in technology, consulting, packaged goods, food, insurance, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, medical education, financial, legal and professional services, transportation, real estate, architecture, interior design and home furnishings, industrial products, manufacturing, publishing, advertising and public relations. Candidates are placed in consumer, business-to-business and non-profit sectors.

Lynn's philosophy as a recruiter represents what she calls relationship marketing. She maintains long-term relationships with both clients and candidates to ensure successful placements. Lynn was recently profiled in Pursue the Passion: www.pursuethepassion.com. This movement aims to inspire and instill a passion within students nationwide and to encourage exploration of goals and ambition.

Lynn is an active member of the professional community and has spoken at Ragan Communications' Speechwriter and Corporate Communications Conferences, BMA's national conference, Marketing Roundtable of the GSB of the University of Chicago, Northwestern University's IMC Program, IIT--Stuart Graduate School of Business, Loyola, DePaul, Columbia College, St. Xavier, IABC, PRSA, PCC, AWC, Black Public Relations Society, Chicago Speechwriter’s Forum, ASID, Chicago Company of Friends through Fast Company Magazine, ABWA, Chicago Women in Publishing, Corporate Warriors and for various networking and professional groups. Lynn is also a member of the Advisory Council for Corporate Warriors.

Hazan is a member of the Chicago BMA (New Member of the Year Award for 2003-2004), AMA and CADM. Lynn is the Career Insider columnist for Ragan Communications and is quoted in many AOL/CareerBuilder articles.

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

A professional storyteller, Lynn is also a published writer. She performs throughout the Chicago area, United States, Canada, Mexico, the former Soviet Union, England, Ethiopia and Israel for audiences of all ages. She performs regularly at the famed Rancho La Puerta in Mexico and the Heartland Spa in Gilman, Illinois. Lynn also presents workshops on corporate storytelling for clients and professional organizations.

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.

Anne Howard

Anne has been a consultant with LH&A since 2006. Prior to joining the staff, she was placed at freelance assignments through the firm. Anne’s background is in advertising, client service and events.

Anne has a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Northwestern University. She is also a knitting instructor in Northwestern’s Mini Course program and teaches private knitting instruction.