Get to know the talented individuals behind Talentology who work tirelessly to ensure our clients receive the best possible service.
Nikki O’Dell is an innovative business strategist and talent executive. As President and Agency Director of Talentology, she has built a reputation for ensuring the highest standards of quality, timeliness, cost control, and client satisfaction across industries, while advancing innovation, and sustainability.
Beyond Talentology, Nikki also serves as Executive Director of Built To Serve INC, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing food security, housing, and economic opportunities for underserved communities. Her broader career spans executive leadership, education, sustainability consulting, and emotional intelligence training, reflecting her lifelong commitment to developing people, strengthening organizations, and creating positive social and economic impact.
A certified human resources professional (SHRM-CP) and Yale-trained emotional intelligence educator, Nikki is also an alumna of the Tuck School of Business programs at Dartmouth.
She is recognized as a forward-thinking leader who designs people-focused solutions that optimize workforce performance, expand organizational capacity, and deliver measurable outcomes for clients and communities alike.
Gina serves as the Chief Technology Officer of Talentology, where she leads the agency’s technology strategy and innovation initiatives. With over two decades of expertise in information technology, software development, and digital transformation, Gina is a trailblazer in leveraging technology to drive business growth and operational excellence.
Gina holds a PhD in systems engineering and is a recognized thought leader in the industry. Her career spans leadership roles in global enterprises, where she has spearheaded large-scale IT implementations, developed enterprise-level solutions, and mentored diverse technical teams. Her work emphasizes blending cutting-edge technology with human-centric design, aligning seamlessly with Talentology’s mission to empower individuals and organizations.
As CTO, Gina is responsible for shaping Talentology’s technological vision, enhancing digital infrastructure, and developing innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of clients. She also plays a critical role in ensuring that the company remains at the forefront of emerging trends in AI, cybersecurity, and data analytics.
A passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion in STEM, Gina is committed to creating pathways for underrepresented groups in technology. She frequently speaks at industry conferences and contributes to thought leadership platforms, sharing insights on the future of technology and its impact on society.
Jodie brings more than two decades of experience across tourism, gaming, sports, federal programs, associations, and events. Jodie is known for transforming complex challenges into clear, actionable strategies that deliver measurable results.
She has led award-winning, omni-channel campaigns, high-profile product launches, and large-scale brand repositioning efforts that consistently boost revenue, expand customer bases, and elevate engagement for clients such as the DC Lottery, FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program, the U.S. Mint, Giant Food, Harrah’s Casinos, Roy Rogers Restaurants, and the World Wildlife Fund.
Her leadership has driven breakthrough outcomes, including double-digit revenue growth, innovative product rollouts, and experiential activations that set new benchmarks for customer engagement. A trusted partner to clients and teams alike, Jodie fosters collaboration, inspires innovation, and delivers creative solutions that align seamlessly with organizational goals.
Jordana is an Emmy award-winning brand innovation strategist and storyteller who transforms complex ideas into measurable growth. She brings together data, technology, and human-centered design to craft narratives that inspire action, build community, and deliver lasting impact, and she has led campaigns and experiences that have attracted millions of viewers, surpassed multimillion-dollar fundraising goals, and elevated brands to market leadership.
Jordana has built digital and virtual experience practices from the ground up and has reshaped storytelling for clients such as Sony, FEMA, the Smithsonian, the U.S. State Department, Children’s National Medical Center, the Museum of the Bible, the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, and Stafford County, VA.
Amie is a decorated professional. She holds a PhD in Cultural Geography from U.C. Davis, a Master of Arts in Educational Technologies from Harvard University, and a Bachelor of Arts in feminist geography from Dartmouth College and has extensive work experience across organizations of all sizes.
Dr. Harper has 15+ years career experience as a diversity, equity, and inclusion expert, ranging from curriculum development, to conference planning, to research and reporting, to publishing books and articles, to workshop design and facilitation, to recruitment and retainment, to critical content editing, to strategic consulting.
She has published multiple books and other publications, has led over 70 keynote talks, and is known as an innovator in her field. Dr. Harper leads our clients’ insights into improving their ethical practices and strengthening their organizations’ everyday business practices.
She thrives on delivering high-quality, actionable steps organizations can take to improve their workplace, workforce, and workflow more equitably, ethically, and sustainably.
Dionne is a marketing strategist with over 15 years of experience creating effective communication campaigns for public and private sector audiences. She brings a thoughtful, results-driven approach to her work, ensuring every message resonates and every strategy delivers measurable impact.
As Marketing Manager at Talentology, Dionne leads the charge in developing and executing marketing and communications strategies for the agency’s federal government and private sector clients. She understands the importance of clear, concise, and compelling messaging, particularly in the high-stakes world of federal contracting, and works tirelessly to help clients achieve their goals.
Ayesha is the epitome of poise and professional presentation. She leads our media training, supporting clients with media relations and polished communication. Her natural ease on camera, technical skills behind the scenes, and genuine love for all things media relations rounds out her more-than-13-years of experience. Media mastermind? Yeah, we’ve got that covered!
Jaren is a crucial contributor to our team, playing an essential role on the front lines and behind the scenes to ensure seamless operations. With a blend of administrative expertise and strategic insight, she approaches complex challenges with precision and a calm, results-driven focus. Her meticulous attention to detail and unwavering commitment to excellence allow her to elevate our processes consistently.
A proactive and analytical professional, Jaren’s dedication to fostering strong relationships and driving growth is instrumental to our continued success.
A true powerhouse!
Stephanie is our Professional Learning and Curriculum Lead. She combines education, expertise, experience, and a love of lifelong learning. She breathes life and energy into teaching, learning, and professional development for everyone, from children and young adults to workers newly entering the workforce, emerging leaders, and highly experienced executives.
Behind her formal education, professional educator credentials, and undergraduate and graduate degrees is her genuine passion for connecting with people and connecting people with learning through engaging experiences
As Talentology’s Solutions Architect, Lazar brings a wealth of expertise in designing and implementing innovative strategies that drive impactful results for clients. With a background spanning technology, process optimization, and creative problem-solving, Lazar plays a pivotal role in shaping Talentology’s scalable solutions for talent management, event production, and organizational development.
Lazar excels at aligning cutting-edge technologies with Talentology’s mission of delivering sustainable and human-centered services. His ability to analyze complex challenges and deliver tailored strategies ensures that every project is executed with precision and forward-thinking solutions.
Passionate about fostering collaboration and efficiency, Lazar thrives on helping organizations unlock their full potential through seamless systems integration and dynamic approaches to business needs. His commitment to excellence makes him an invaluable partner for Talentology’s clients across industries.
Joshua is a two-time Emmy Award-winning video journalist and photographer with 10 years of experience in media. He has been on the front lines throughout his career, elevating public engagement through powerful digital storytelling.
Joshua brings a wealth of expertise to Talentology. His creative guidance, passion for storytelling, and attention to detail make him a standout team member. Joshua’s tech skills are unmatched, and his genuine commitment to demonstrating to our clients that “Your Production is Our Priority” shows in every project he oversees.
Talentology is the strategic extension for government and enterprise, combining people, production, and productivity to modernize operations, scale capacity, and deliver measurable outcomes.
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