Beth E. Wood, M.Ed, Founder/CEO
After 20 years of working in higher education as a faculty member, Academic Dean, and interim Campus President, Beth E. Wood, M.Ed., founded and started her own boutique firm, Expert Recruiting Solutions, LLC, based in Columbus, Ohio. Beth has worked in nursing colleges with healthcare professionals all these years, overseeing healthcare programs and recruiting and hiring nurses and other healthcare professionals to oversee various programs in healthcare and other disciplines.
Prior to her many years in higher education, Beth was a health educator in middle schools for hospitals and owned a successful Medical Transcription business. In addition, she worked in the Department of Radiology at a local hospital as a medical transcriptionist for several radiologists. Beth is a masters-prepared professional, having earned her Master of Arts degree in Educational Administration and her Bachelor of Science degree in Education with a concentration in Nursing and Health Education.
She has honed her medical knowledge, business skills, relationship-building skills, and recruiting skills by sourcing, interviewing, and hiring high-quality teams in the colleges where she worked all these years. Beth knows first-hand how vital it is to place the right person in the right position!
Call or text today - 614-390-2133 or email beth.wood@expertrecruitingsolutions.com
Dr. Susan Wechter, Executive Recruiter - Senior Consultant, Academic & Healthcare Leadership Recruitment
Dr. Susan Wechter is a nationally recognized nursing leader with over three decades of
experience spanning higher education, clinical practice, research, and executive
leadership in healthcare and academic settings. She joins Expert Recruiting Solutions
with a mission to help healthcare and academic professionals position themselves for
success and become the best version of themselves in today’s competitive landscape.
Dr. Wechter has served in key academic leadership roles, including Associate Dean of
Graduate Nursing, Dean of Nursing, and Associate Professor across BSN, RN-BSN,
MSN (FNP, AGACNP, PMHNP, PNP), and DNP programs—both on-campus and
online. Her expertise includes program accreditation with the CCNE, ACEN, and state
nursing boards. Additionally, she has seasoned experience in online course design
aligned with Quality Matters standards and the recruitment, hiring, and mentorship of
hundreds of faculty and staff team members.
With a deep commitment to building cultures of excellence, Dr. Wechter has
successfully guided faculty and students alike toward academic achievement and
professional growth. Her 20 years as a practicing Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, along
with her foundational experience as a NICU nurse and nurse educator, bring a holistic
perspective to her work in recruitment and talent development.
Dr. Wechter holds a PhD in Nursing from the University of New Mexico, a Master of
Science in Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) from Kent State University, and a Bachelor of
Science in Nursing from Ursuline College. As a published scholar and Certified Nurse
Educator, she brings unparalleled insight and leadership to her role, helping individuals
and organizations identify and grow exceptional talent in healthcare and academia.
Contact Dr. Wechter at susan@expertrecruitingsolutions.com or call/text her at 330-354-7782.
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Mary "Micki" Englert, DNP, RN
Executive Recruiter
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​Mary (Micki) Englert, DNP, FNP-BC, CNE is a family nurse practitioner and nurse educator. She brings to the team over 15 years of experience in nursing, including clinical roles, faculty appointments, and higher education leadership. Micki has served as Program Chair, Program Director, Associate Dean, and Dean of Nursing at various institutions. She is passionate about curriculum design and holds a professional certificate in E-Learning Instructional Design and Development. Micki understands the unique qualifications needed for healthcare and higher education roles, and strives to find the perfect match between candidate and employer. She lives just outside of Philadelphia, PA with her husband, toddler son, and quirky lap dog. You can reach out to Micki by email at Micki@expertrecruitingsolutions.com or call/text 754-265-0790.
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​​​​​Jason Magness, M.A.
Executive Recruiter,
Business Development Specialist
Jason comes to us from a career in higher education where he was the Director of New Campus Development, Director of Education, and Manager of Client Services in education. He also is a licensed realtor, direct lender, and mortgage broker living in Nipomo, California. Jason brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to recruiting, focusing on leadership in higher education and business development. Please reach out to Jason to see how we can partner with your talent acquisition teams and hiring managers to fill those crucial positions within colleges and universities!
Jason can be reached via email at jasonmagness@expertrecruitingsolutions.com or by phone 805-715-0750.
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​​​​​Dr. Debbie Conner,
Dr. Debbie Conner is a nationally recognized nursing leader with over two decades of
experience spanning higher education, scholarship, clinical practice, accreditation, and
academic leadership. She joins Expert Recruiting Solutions with a focused commitment
to helping healthcare and academic professionals strategically position themselves for
advancement in a competitive and evolving workforce.
Dr. Conner has held senior leadership roles including Associate Dean, Chair and Chief Nurse Administrator and Director of Campus Health and Wellness. She also has tenure-track and tenured faculty experience across pre-licensure and graduate nursing programs (RN-BSN, MSN, and DNP). Her expertise includes CCNE accreditation, AACN Essentials alignment, curriculum design, faculty development, and academic quality improvement. She has extensive experience recruiting, mentoring, and evaluating faculty, consistently emphasizing performance outcomes, retention, and program excellence across both on-campus and online environments.
Dr. Conner is recognized for building high-performing academic teams and fostering
cultures of accountability, inquiry, and continuous improvement. Her work includes
leading large-scale program initiatives, guiding DNP and quality improvement projects,
and supporting faculty and students in achieving measurable outcomes aligned with
national standards.
She holds a PhD in Nursing focusing on the professorial role, an
MSN as a Family Nurse Practitioner, and is a Fellow in the American Association of
Nurse Practitioners. She is a published scholar and grant writer as well as certified in
adult and family practice.
Dr. Conner is also a functional health consultant and holds
several certifications in that practice area. She integrates a comprehensive, whole-
person perspective into recruitment and talent development, considering both
professional capability and individual context.
Please reach out to Debbie at debbie@expertrecruitingsolutions.com or call/text her at
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