Strategic solutions for mission-driven organizations.
Cascade Careers was born from a deep passion for creating workplaces where people thrive. Our mission is to bridge the gap between the needs of historically marginalized talent and the goals of equity-focused organizations.
As a Black woman-owned and operated firm, we specialize in providing hiring and retention solutions to nonprofits and social impact businesses, ensuring they have the skilled talent and strategic support needed to succeed.
By partnering with us, you gain a dedicated ally in your journey to build a dynamic and diverse workforce. We save you time and resources while empowering your organization to foster a supportive and inclusive environment where employees and leadership can thrive.
Lynnette Brewer-Slaughter
Founder & CEOLynnette is the founder and CEO of Cascade Career & HR Development and serves as Chief Financial Officer for Brewer Family Enterprises. She has over 20 years of experience in human resources and organizational development. Lynnette worked as an administrative manager at the University of California for 7 years overseeing large community and graduate medical education programs. There, she led recruitment, strategic planning, budgeting, and training initiatives. In her early career, she worked in the social services and private sectors as an operations director and management consultant.
Lynnette is driven by a desire to see people reach their highest potential. She is passionate about social justice issues, particularly those that impact Black people and other marginalized groups. Her goal is to help others build successful careers while fighting for equity and justice in all aspects of life.
Lynnette holds a Master’s in Business Management and Human Resources Management from Azusa Pacific University.
Corporate social responsibility & impact
We proudly donate financial support and volunteer services to charitable, community-centered nonprofit organizations and institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and social causes that align with our guiding mission of improving the lives and society that surround us.
Our team is enthusiastic about the work we do, the clients we serve, and the talent we recruit. Since 2020, we have placed a diverse variety of talented candidates in leadership positions with mission-driven organizations that center their work on humane causes such as homelessness services and environmental conservation.
We are rooted in the strong desire to help people — particularly those from marginalized communities — find jobs and careers that will value and grow their talents, while also intentionally being kind to our local and global communities.