LOS ANGELES, CA – January 27, 2012 – Morgan Samuels, a leading national human capital consulting firm, is strategically bolstering their Healthcare Executive Search firm with the addition of two new team members who have strong backgrounds in this sector.

Alison Brainard joins Morgan Samuels as a Consultant, based in New York.  Prior to joining Morgan Samuels, Ms. Brainard was a Senior Associate with Korn Ferry International’s Healthcare Services practice, where she specialized in the recruitment of senior level executives within academic medical centers and health systems.  She received her BS in Business Management from West Chester University in West Chester, Pennsylvania.

Adam Ross joins Morgan Samuels as a Research Consultant, based in Chicago.  Prior to joining Morgan Samuels, Mr. Ross was a Research Analyst within Spencer Stuart’s Healthcare Services practice, where he was responsible for supporting executive search execution and business development through research, industry analysis, and compensation analysis across some of the nation’s largest healthcare services institutions.  Mr. Ross received his BA in Philosophy from Baldwin-Wallace College in Berea, Ohio.

In commenting on the newest additions to the expanding Morgan Samuels’ team, Janice DiPietro, President of the Firm said, “We are so pleased to have Alison and Adam join the Morgan Samuels team.  Their experience in the healthcare industry will support our expanding practice in this critical sector.”