ADK Welcomes Maria Calhoun to Our Team!

November 9, 2026

We are pleased to welcome Maria Calhoun, Ph.D., PSHRA-CP, as a Senior Human Resources Consultant with ADK Consulting & Executive Search!

Maria brings extensive experience in public-sector human resources, executive recruitment, compensation, leadership development, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness. Most recently, she served as Deputy Human Resources Director for the City of Southfield, Michigan, where she provided strategic HR guidance and supported workforce development, labor relations, and organizational initiatives.

Maria holds a Doctorate in Business Administration, an MBA in Human Resources, and the Public Sector HR Association Certified Professional (PSHRA-CP) credential. She has also completed advanced professional programs at Harvard and Cornell universities and is a proud U.S. Air Force veteran.

Her expertise and people-centered approach will be valuable additions to ADK as we continue expanding our executive search and HR consulting services.

Please join us in welcoming Maria to the ADK team!