In today's complex hiring landscape, comprehensive background screening has become an essential tool for risk mitigation and informed decision-making. Featured.com's expert directory showcases top background check specialists, employment verification professionals, and compliance experts who are at the forefront of this critical field. Our curated roster includes industry leaders regularly quoted in major publications, offering insights on everything from criminal record searches to international screening practices. For publishers and journalists, this directory provides quick access to authoritative sources for articles on hiring best practices, legal compliance, and emerging trends in background checks. Simultaneously, it offers screening professionals a platform to amplify their expertise and connect with media opportunities. Whether you're seeking expert commentary or looking to share your knowledge, our directory streamlines the process of finding and engaging with trusted voices in background screening. Explore our expert profiles to discover the perfect match for your next article, interview, or consultancy needs.
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CEO at Hiring Indicators
With over 18 years of experience in finance, entrepreneurship, and customer success, I am passionate about unleashing human potential and creating value for organizations and individuals. As the CEO of Reveal by Hiring Indicators, I lead a team of experts in developing and delivering a best-in-category app that helps employers and candidates find the best fit for their needs and goals. I believe in building trust, service, and success with every interaction, and bringing diverse perspectives and experiences to the table.Prior to Reveal, I co-founded and co-own Andreoli Italian Grocer, a renowned restaurant and market that offers authentic and delicious Italian cuisine and products. I oversee the financial and operational aspects of the business, ensuring quality, efficiency, and profitability. I also manage the accounting and economic functions of Carr Assessments, a leading provider of psychological assessments that assist organizations in realizing their human potential. I am skilled in customer success, strategic hiring, entrepreneurship, and finance.
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Talent Acquisition Head at GCheck
Charm is a passionate researcher and graduate student pursuing a Master of Arts in Industrial and Organizational Psychology at De La Salle University – Dasmariñas. With a strong academic foundation and a deep interest in workplace mental health, organizational behavior, and employee well-being, she actively engages in scholarly work that bridges theory and practice.Charm was a part-time instructor at De La Salle University, where she shared her expertise in psychology. She is also a technical writer for GCheck, specializing in content that supports clear, practical communication across various industries. As a talent and business growth ninja and seasoned HR practitioner, she brings a dynamic blend of strategy, people development, and operational excellence to her roles.Her work reflects a commitment to meaningful impact—whether in the classroom, in organizations, or through research that contributes to the evolving world of work.
Child, Adolescent & Adult Psychiatrist | Founder at ACES Psychiatry, Orlando, Florida
Dr. Ishdeep Narang is a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry. He is the founder of ACES Psychiatry in Orlando, FL, where he provides expert, empathetic care. Dr. Narang earned his medical degree from Government Medical College, Amritsar, India. He completed his Psychiatry Residency at Case Western Reserve University / MetroHealth in Cleveland, Ohio. Following residency, he pursued advanced specialization through a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Elmhurst, NY, where he also served as Chief Fellow. He is board-certified in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN). He holds an active medical license in Florida and New York and is ECFMG certified. He is dedicated to mental health advocacy and public education, actively creating online resources and combating stigma.
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Chief People Officer at Checkr
20 years of professional experience in the change management, organization development, HR generalist, and data analytics fields - as an external consultant and an internal practitioner.
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License Clinical Social Worker at Advantage TMS
Experienced Therapist with a demonstrated history of working in the hospital & health care industry. Skilled in Microsoft Word, Suicide Assessment, Training, Apple Software, and Working with Adolescents. Strong healthcare services professional with a Master's Degree focused in Social Work from University of Southern California.
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Chief Medical Advisor at AscendantNY
Michael Genovese is a physician and attorney based in New York City. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, a member of the American Medical Association, a Fellow of both the American Psychiatric Association and the American Society of Addiction Medicine, and a member of the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry. Dr. Genovese co-founded the multidisciplinary medical practice Long Island Mind and Body in New York while practicing as an attending physician at NYU/Winthrop University Hospital. He was a fellow at the NYU/North Shore University Hospital Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Program, and he completed his residency training at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. Before beginning his medical studies, Dr. Genovese earned a Juris Doctor degree at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. He is a member of the New York Bar and the American Bar Association and is an advocate for attorneys and first responders seeking treatment for addiction and co-occurring disorders. Dr. Genovese is passionate about advocating for people and families who struggle with addictions and is strongly connected to Ascendant’s mission to help those in need.
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Corporate Compliance Expert
I’m a lifesciences compliance strategist with a passion for building real-world, right-sized programs in fast-moving environments. With deep experience in pharma and medtech, I specialize in translating regulatory complexity into practical, actionable frameworks. I’ve spent 7+ years navigating the gray areas of compliance—from training physicians on industry expectations to building startup programs from the ground up. I believe compliance should be ethical, functional, and human-centered—and that culture is built through clarity, storytelling, and respect, not fear. Outside of policy and audits, I speak regularly on startup compliance and love turning “boring” topics into memorable moments. I'm here to connect, create, and contribute.
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Sr. Reverse Recruiter & Career Coach at Find My Profession
My name is Steven Lowell, a Reverse Recruiter and Career Coach with Find My Profession. I am in my 50's, happily married, deal with Epilepsy, and managed to find jobs in 6 industries across 4 continents, as well as traveled the United States by bus to learn more about the people in the United States. I have been on this search to discover why I exist and the true meaning of success. I am a student of life. I know more than meets the eye. I am that guy in New York City, who always gets stopped by tourists to ask for directions, but you can also drop me in any country in the world and I will look like a local. I always help others. I was born and raised a NYC-native. I love people, diversity, honesty, loyalty, and learning. I am in an interracial marriage to my wife, Wendy, since 2007. And know everything about traveling, pizza, all things technology, writing, blogging, talent sourcing, resume writing, job searching, job boards, community management, customer service, hockey, golf, teaching, and talking to people from around the world. I am not your typical, rule-following person. My career has involved thinking outside the box, traveling, getting startups off the ground, and never turning down a really good challenge. Favorite Quote: "Things get better for everybody when they get better for everybody." -Eleanor Roosevelt
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Private Investigator at Allen Morris Investigations LLC
Kathie Allen is a California licensed Private Investigator (PI #27033) and the founder of Allen Morris Investigations, a women-owned investigative firm based in Orange County. With extensive experience conducting neutral workplace investigations, she is trusted by employers, schools, and public agencies to handle complex and sensitive matters involving harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and Title IX compliance. Her investigative practice is grounded in discretion, objectivity, and integrity. Kathie brings a strong background in compliance and over two decades of experience in higher education, giving her a deep understanding of organizational dynamics and employment issues. She is Title IX certified, SHRM-SCP credentialed, and frequently engaged as an independent fact-finder in matters requiring impartial evaluation. Through Allen Morris Investigations, Kathie delivers confidential, results-focused investigations that meet legal and regulatory standards while helping organizations resolve workplace challenges with clarity and confidence.
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Psychologist at Soba
Dr. Carolina Estevez, Psy.D., is a clinical psychologist licensed in the State of Florida. She specializes in the administration and interpretation of a variety of psychological evaluations, including diagnostic, academic, vocational, and disability assessments. She provides mental health consultation services, as well as independent opinions on diagnoses and mental health disability claims for military Veterans. Dr. Estevez has provided individual and group psychotherapy to diverse mental health populations in inpatient, outpatient, community mental health, and substance abuse rehabilitation settings. Dr. Estevez has provided therapy services in transitional housing for individuals in substance abuse recovery. She has worked with individuals of all ages and with a variety of diagnoses, including mood and anxiety disorders, personality disorders, behavioral and developmental disorders, learning disabilities, ADHD, psychotic disorders, and PTSD.
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CEO & Counselor at Ascendant New York
I entered the field of recovery as a drug and alcohol counselor, driven by a deep understanding of the importance of treatment and a newfound sense of purpose. This calling led me to make a career change that I approach with immense gratitude. Over time, I transitioned into the role of Director at Serenity Services, and I now serve as the CEO of Ascendant NY. My journey, shaped by both personal and professional experiences, fuels my commitment to providing treatment with humility, compassion, and dignity. As a leader, I work closely with my team to evolve the traditional culture of detox facilities, striving to fill the gaps where treatment often falls short. I’m dedicated to creating individualized, client-centered care, ensuring that every person who walks through our doors feels seen, valued, and supported.
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Co-Founder & Senior Developer at LivingRoom for Families
Ben Bozzay is the founder of Tech Lockdown, a platform that has reached millions of people seeking to set healthy digital boundaries across household devices. He is also the co-founder of LivingRoom for Families, a parental monitoring app for iPhone and iPad that helps parents bring visibility and accountability to screen time. Previously, Ben was a senior engineer at CrowdStrike, a global leader in cybersecurity.
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Attorney and Founder at Employment SCreening Resources
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CEO at Genbounty
Founder & CEO of Genbounty - AI safety & compliance testing. Genbounty is a an AI safety testing hub and provider of EU AI Act compliance and certification. About me AppSec SME, AI Engineer, Developer | BSc, MBA, PRINCE2, CompTIA+, CISSP
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Integrative Mental Health Expert at Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, LLC
Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge is a Children’s Mental Health Expert, Licensed Therapist, and Author. With more than three decades of experience, Dr. Roseann has helped thousands of children, teens, and families struggling with ADHD, autism, concussion, dyslexia and learning disabilities, anxiety, OCD, depression, mood disorders, Lyme Disease, and PANS/PANDAS. Her work focuses on science-backed natural mental health solutions including supplements, magnesium, nutrition, QEEG brain mapping, neurofeedback, PEMF, psychotherapy, and other non-medication approaches that calm and reset the brain. Dr. Roseann is the creator of Regulation First Parenting™ and the CALMS™ Dysregulation Protocol, two pioneering frameworks that teach parents how to regulate the nervous system first—because no learning, focus, or healing can happen without a calm brain. She is the bestselling author of It’s Gonna Be OK!: Proven Ways to Improve Your Child's Mental Health, The Teletherapy Toolkit, and Brain Under Attack, and is known for offering a message of hope through science-endorsed methods that promote emotional regulation and resilience. Dr. Roseann is the Founder and Director of The Global Institute of Children’s Mental Health and Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, LLC. She is a Board Certified Neurofeedback (BCN) Practitioner, serves on the Board of the Northeast Region Biofeedback Society (NRBS), and is a Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional (CIMHP) and Amen Clinic Certified Brain Health Coach. She is also a proud member of The International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS), The American Psychological Association (APA), The Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), The National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), and the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF). www.drroseann.com www.drroseann.com/media
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Founder & CEO at hireground.io
Cloe Guidry-Reed is a risk management expert, tech entrepreneur, and founder of OneCredential and Hire Ground—two award-winning platforms transforming third-party risk, compliance, and supplier inclusion through innovative RegTech solutions. With over 16 years of experience advising Fortune 500 clients on operational risk and governance, Cloe specializes in digital trust infrastructure, procurement innovation, and strategic partnerships that bridge equity and compliance. She’s led go-to-market strategy, product innovation, and AI integrations across industries like utilities, financial services, healthcare, and supply chain. Her work has been recognized by Forbes, Atlanta Business Chronicle, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Black Ambition, the National Business League, and numerous corporate diversity and innovation programs.
CIO at Cogo Insurance
Chief Insurance Officer (CIO) of Cogo Insurance, an AI-powered insurtech broker and MGA specializing in commercial auto liability, and providing AI/ML technology platform to other carriers and MGUs. Al holds an active insurance broker license along with a Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Registered Professional Liability Underwriter (RPLU), Associate in Risk Management (ARM), and Associate in Insurance Data Analytics (AIDA) insurance designations, and cybersecurity certifications Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) and CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+/SecurityX). Under Al's leadership Cogo graduated from the Plug and Play Tech Center in Silicon Valley, UC Venture Lab pre-accelerator, and EY Nexus for Insurance. Al pursued undergraduate studies from USC, masters in cybersecurity from WGU, MBA in Business Analytics from UMass, a Ph.D. from MGIMO, and is a regular speaker at insurance and technology conferences.
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Co-Founder at Black Seed Ink
Robin Hillary — President & Co-Founder, Black Seed Ink | CEO, LitCentral Robin Hillary is a U.S. design-patent holder and certified in Blockchain & Cryptocurrency (UC Berkeley) and AI for Leaders (Babson College). As President and Co-Founder of Black Seed Ink, she leads the only cold-storage company in the world offering a full stack of backup solutions for self-custody investors—not just seed-phrase plates, but passphrase, exchange-login, and master-password plates, plus index notebooks, cases, and protective capsules. Trusted by crypto whales and everyday holders in 85+ countries and territories, Black Seed Ink’s fire-rated steel wallets have earned top marks in independent stress tests (e.g., Jameson Lopp’s), and serve thousands of customers who want their keys - and anything worth remembering - kept offline. Previously, as Chief Innovation Officer at Credit.org, Robin built tech-anchored programs in credit, debt, and housing counseling, launched the nonprofit Reverse Mortgage Academy, and created LenderView - the first platform that gives lenders a real-time window into outcomes from pre-purchase and mortgage-readiness counseling, closing the data gap between advisors and underwriters. Now as CEO of LitCentral, Robin is developing AI-driven tools that connect physical and financial health for employers. Fueled by espresso and an innovation mindset, she marries hands-on hardware design with practical fintech that protects people and powers confidence. Quotes "We design crypto cold storage for the day everything goes wrong." - Robin Hillary “I build tools that protect what you can’t afford to forget.” - Robin Hillary “On-chain finance is a web of rails moving art, deeds, money, and RWAs like gold and real estate. If you’re climbing aboard, start with security - lock down your keys in steel and hold on for dear life!" - Robin Hillary
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Clinical Advisor at Alpas Wellness
Ayesha Bryant, M.S.P.H, M.D. is a physician, clinical scientist, and associate professor dedicated to translating complex medical research into practical health solutions. With more than 100 peer-reviewed publications and multiple textbook chapters, Dr. Bryant is recognized for her contributions to perioperative outcomes research, preventive medicine, and quality-of-life improvement. She currently serves as a clinical advisor at Alpas Wellness, a drug, alcohol & mental health treatment center in Maryland. She completed her medical training at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine and Emory University, with additional training in epidemiology and public health. Her research has been featured at major national and international conferences, including the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and the American Association for Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Bryant’s expertise spans functional medicine, AI-driven healthcare algorithms, and national clinical data registry research. She is passionate about combining evidence-based medicine with real-world wellness strategies to improve patient outcomes and preventive care. In addition to her academic work, she has written for Rupa Health, where she shares insights on how readers can live healthier, more vibrant lives.
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CFO & co-founder at SOBA New Jersey
I'm the Chief Financial Officer of Soba New Jersey, where I manage key areas of the business, including sourcing, market and site feasibility, financial analysis, deal structuring, negotiations, equity raising, investor relations, licensing, rezoning, and collaborating with architects on new construction and renovations. I’ve led complex real estate transactions in prime markets like New York, New Jersey, and South Carolina, with successful projects such as the Coastal Carolina University student housing development, a 60,000 SF industrial warehouse in Wayne, NJ, and multiple community facility daycare leases in NYC. Additionally, I co-launched Soba New Jersey, a luxury detox center dedicated to providing individualized, holistic inpatient and outpatient behavioral health programs. My career has centered on identifying high-growth opportunities, particularly for businesses in transitional phases like M&As and IPOs, and my leadership has been instrumental in Soba New Jersey’s growth and success.
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