Our Team
Katie is the Founder and President of Staffing Boutique, Inc., a (NJ, NY and NYC Certified Woman-owned Business Enterprise). She began her career recruiting for nonprofits in 2005, and with her entrepreneurial spirit, sought to resolve a gap in the nonprofit recruitment space and founded Staffing Boutique in 2011.
Katie is the hardest working woman in the staffing industry - advocating tirelessly for her clients, candidates and the industry as a whole. In just over a decade, she took a small niche nonprofit staffing firm to a standout leader in nonprofit recruitment, setting the bar for the field.
Katie believes strongly in advocating for women-owned businesses and education reform. She has spoken at numerous events regarding Fundraising, Recruitment, Retention, Education Reform and everything in between. She is a monthly guest and sponsor of the podcast The Nonprofit Show and supports many of her clients in their fundraising efforts. A self-proclaimed Sneaker Head, she also sits on the Board of the Sneaker Room Foundation and has a blast with their monthly community events in Jersey City.
New Jersey born-and-bred, Katie received her Bachelor’s Degree from Kean University and currently lives in Jersey City. When not working you can usually find her exploring her up-and-coming neighborhood on a long walk or enjoying a scenic bike ride through Liberty State Park.
Director of Recruitment
Dana Scurlock is a veteran recruitment specialist with over 18 years of experience placing the right people in the right jobs.
She has worked with clients of varying sizes and made placements at every level of recruitment from frontline workers to executive searches.
This extensive knowledge, strong relationships, and industry know-how specific to the nonprofit sector makes Dana an invaluable member of Staffing Boutique’s leadership team.
She earned her BA in English Literature & Theatre from Ohio State University.
Chief Administrative Officer
Erica Warnock brings over two decades of administrative and legal experience to her role as Staffing Boutique’s Chief Administrative Officer. She supports the Staffing Boutique team in all of their administrative and organizational duties. Erica has a BS from Rutgers University and when she’s not working she enjoys writing and spending time with her dogs.
Database Manager
Robert Thibault is a veteran database manager with 15 years of experience. He has broad experience in database management, analysis, graphic design, and strategic planning in the nonprofit and staffing sectors. At Staffing Boutique, he manages and maintains the website and the Bullhorn ATS database, designs and posts social media content, and conducts candidate sourcing to increase the candidate pipeline. He holds a BA in English/ Writing Arts from SUNY Oswego and an MS in Nonprofit Management from The New School. He is an avid reader, renters rights advocate, and composer of electronic music.
Director of Business Development
Holly Lynne Ballard is our Director of Business Development with over 20 years’ experience in staffing and recruitment solutions. She provides customized solutions for hiring top talent to fit an organization’s requirements and culture specializing in a wide variety of areas. She helps within the recruitment arena by providing quality placements for all your requisitions and openings including and not limited to schools, manufacturers, distributors, non-profit organizations, and government agencies. Holly uses her many years of experience to assist her clients in meeting and exceeding their recruitment needs. Holly is a fan of going to sports events, with baseball and hockey being the top choices. Outdoors is her ultimate happy place, specifically the beach. She enjoys playing board games like "Can't Stop" and simply unwinding by gardening and completing home projects. Running outside is her preferred exercise as it helps to stay focused and allows her to cover longer distances. In addition to that, spending time with her beloved dogs Bixby and Bentley, brings her endless happiness and keeps her occupied.
Talent Strategies Consultant
Christine Cariño is a leadership coach and workplace culture advisor with over 10 years of combined experience in talent recruitment, management, business development, training, facilitation, and corporate consulting. They support Staffing Boutique in improving operational efficiency rooted in DEI principles. They hold a BA in International Studies from Miriam College; Leadership Coaching Diploma from NYU, DEI in the workplace certificate from University South Florida and are trained in mediation and somatic healing. Christine enjoys traveling, binging on documentaries and international series, museum hopping, and playing the guitar.
Recruiter
Zaina Ananti is an accomplished talent acquisition professional with six years of experience in human resources and organizational development. As an Education Recruiter, she excels in connecting top-tier candidates with opportunities in the education sector. Zaina is deeply dedicated to fostering positive workplace environments and facilitating growth within organizations. She holds her BASc from the University of Texas at Dallas and AAS from Suffolk County Community College. She is an adventure enthusiast who enjoys horseback riding and rock climbing.
Finance Manager
Sonia Granato spent two decades working in behavioral health as a clinician and administrator. In 2023, Sonia began a career in human resources and quickly excelled with her transferable skills as a people centric, detail-oriented, and efficient administrator. Her adaptability and organizational skills ensure smooth operations and client satisfaction. Sonia holds a master’s degree from NJC University and post master’s certification Kean University in counseling. She is a licensed professional counselor by NJ Board of Marriage and Family Therapy