The Admin Spotlight: Behind the Front Desk

Rikki Hurt is an Executive Assistant with a diverse background in operations, project management, HR, finance, and small business ownership. Although she had begun transitioning away from the EA field, an opportunity with Surge Staffing brought her back to a company that truly understands and values the profession. Outside of work, Rikki is a wife, mom, and leads social media for her church, combining her love of creativity with he...

Annie Croner is an executive assistant coach, trainer, and strategic thinker. She loves to help her clients unlock their badassery, and revolutionize their careers.

Over her 20 year career as an executive assistant, Annie worked for boutique companies across multiple industries including accounting, marketing, nonprofit, and private wealth management. Working in a variety of...

Ruth Kilah is a career coach and international keynote speaker. She specializes in helping experienced Executive Assistants accelerate into higher-level roles, amplify their earning potential, and expand their professional impact. As Founder & CEO of Ruth Kilah, EA Career Coaching & Mentoring, she has coached hundreds of Executive Assistants globally to secure promotions, transition into dream roles, and create career paths...

Kim Madrid, CAP, is an experienced administrative professional and currently serves as Associate Managing Director of the Executive Office and Administrative Team at the University of New Mexico Foundation, a nonprofit organization supporting higher education through philanthropic investment. In this role, Kim supports the CEO and manages a team of administrative professionals, ensuring seamless executi...

Lisa J. Huntley is an accomplished Executive Assistant and Project Coordinator with more than 25 years of experience supporting C-suite leaders in the aerospace, defense, and cyber technology industries. Known for her precision, professionalism, and people-first approach, Lisa has built her career on creating order, connection, and impact behind the scenes of complex organizations.

From coordinating global executive travel and boa...

Hannah L. Goddard is an administrative professional who has spent her career supporting senior leaders across government, defense, and private industry. Her work has taken her from the Pentagon to Princeton University, from a helicopter manufacturing company in Michigan to the Veterans Benefits Administration in Washington, DC.

Hannah's career includes supporting the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logis...

As a Senior Executive Assistant at Spotify with 26 years of experience supporting senior executives and navigating the dynamics of high-stakes environments, Scot brings a distinctive blend of professionalism, discretion, and approachability to every role. He is proud to be a career Executive Assistant and believes that true excellence in this profession extends far beyond strong calendar and complex logistics management. For him, t...

With over 26 years at Ernst & Young, currently as a Senior Executive Assistant, Tasha brings extensive experience in client services. Her role involves partnering with teams to ensure seamless administrative coordination and effective communication across various functions. With a commitment to transformative leadership and collaboration, supported by EY's Teaming Bronze certification, she contributes to a culture of operationa...

Senior leaders operate in environments where judgement matters and noise is constant. The work supoorting them is rarely visible, and that's what Shireen love about servant leadership  

It is about structuring information, clarifying priorities, so that sound decisions can emerge. Executive capacity is finite and protecting it is operational discipline.

Shireen's background in dance and teaching shaped an instinct for timing a...

Jennifer Star is a highly sought after recruiter specializing in Executive Personal support for founders, CEOs ,C-suite, and UHNWIs. She has spent 27 years representing high level Talent in the Administrative operations field. Jennifer describes her purpose as being a catalyst to educate and prepare women for a seamless and successful job search at all stages of their administrative career and to represent C-Level Administrative Ta...

Connie Messina is a seasoned Executive Assistant at Grant Thornton Australia, based in Brisbane, Queensland. With over two decades of experience in executive support, administration management, and stakeholder engagement, Connie is known for her strategic thinking, polished communication, and unwavering professionalism.

Her career spans roles in marketing, administration, and executive coordination, culminating in her long-standing...