SEARCH Group Partners Facilitates Key Leadership Placement for Encircle’s Life-Changing Mission
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – (December 3, 2024) – SEARCH Group Partners (SGP), a leading women-owned executive search and recruitment firm, is proud to announce the successful placement of Garrett Barnes as Director of Development at Encircle, a Utah-based nonprofit dedicated to empowering LGBTQ+ youth, young adults, and their families.
“SEARCH Group Partners understood our unique needs and values and worked diligently to find the right leader to help us grow our impact. We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Garrett Barnes to the Encircle team,” said Callie Birdsall-Chambers, Vice President of Marketing & Communications at Encircle. “We’re confident that Garrett’s experience and dedication to the LGBTQ+ community will accelerate our fundraising efforts.”
Ema Ostarcevic, CEO of SEARCH Group Partners, shared her enthusiasm about the successful placement:
“We’re thrilled to have connected Encircle with a leader who not only understands their mission but brings a wealth of transferable skills to drive meaningful impact. We look forward to seeing all the work he will achieve with this remarkable organization.”
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About Encircle
Serving LGBTQ+ youth since February 2017, Encircle: LGBTQ+ Family and Youth Centers, have functioned as a welcoming presence to LGBTQ+ youth and their families. With the purpose of providing mental health services that allow LGBTQ+ youth to thrive, and addressing the loneliness and high rates of suicide frequently experienced amongst these youth and young
adults, the nonprofit offers love and support with a motto of “No Sides, Only Love.” This is accomplished through providing specialized individual and family therapy, support groups, mental health programs. and safe spaces for LGBTQ+ youth, young adults, and families throughout Utah. Founded in 2017, Encircle has four locations in Salt Lake City, Provo, St. George, and Heber City, and construction is underway for their newest location in Ogden. Learn more about Encircle at www.encircletogether.org.
About SEARCH Group Partners
SEARCH Group Partners (SGP) is a women-owned recruiting and executive search firm based in Salt Lake City, Utah. With a strong commitment to personalized service, SGP has successfully placed top talent in executive, management, and professional roles across a wide range of industries. Diversity and growth are core to the company’s mission, and SGP prioritizes building lasting relationships with both clients and candidates. Leveraging deep industry knowledge and a comprehensive recruitment process, SEARCH Group Partners delivers impactful hiring solutions. For more information, visit www.searchgrouppartners.com.
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