Who we are

Company founder Trish Mullen brings over 25 years of experience and expertise in the executive search industry to bear on every project. She realized that she had found her calling when she began working in the public interest search space. Today, what drives Trish in her personal life also drives her professionally—impact and meaning.

With the exception of a few years spent in Saskatchewan, Trish is a life-long Albertan and is proud of the connections she’s made and the understanding she brings to engagements in this province.

Trish enjoys travelling, hanging out with her kids and dog, and volunteering with community organizations such as Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers and the Edmonton Humane Society.

Julia got started in executive recruitment as a summer student, and she’s been hooked ever since. She worked part-time with Mullen while finishing her degree in International Relations and Statistics, and now is pleased to join the team full-time. She is passionate about the work that Mullen undertakes, and looks forward to partnering with you.

Aidan is a Research Consultant for Mullen Leadership Recruitment. He is a recent graduate from the University of Alberta, holding a BSc majoring in Biological Sciences and minoring in Psychology.

Aidan’s role is one of project coordination, research, and report development.

He is passionate about the work that Mullen Leadership Recruitment undertakes, and looks forward to partnering with you.

In his free time, Aidan enjoys travelling, sports and volunteering with organizations like Canadian Adaptive Snowsports.

As part of an exciting strategic partnership between Mullen Leadership Recruitment and IQ Partners, John will continue to build his Public Impact Executive Search practice out of the Greater Toronto Area and, in addition, work closely with Trish and her team to provide greater reach and support on critical projects.

John transitioned to executive search in 2022, following more than 15 years of in-house work building and leading high-performing talent acquisition teams and executing talent strategies. There he introduced and optimized talent acquisition systems and technologies, processes, training and assessment tools, and employer brand and creative attraction initiatives. Partnering with Mullen Leadership, John is focused on bringing executive search and leadership capabilities to clients in the public impact space. He helps his clients navigate shifting sentiments on the future of work to hire impactful leaders who drive organizational health, happiness, and business performance.

John’s commitment to his clients is reflected in his work with Leave No Trace Canada, a national non-profit organization dedicated to promoting outdoor ethics and respect for Canada’s wilderness and natural areas, where he sits on the board of directors. John has been instrumental in building and executing Leave No Trace's strategic plan for 2024, driving donor and corporate partnership support, and leading recruitment efforts to expand the board. On weekends you can find him at hockey rinks and baseball diamonds cheering for his kids.

As part of an exciting strategic partnership between Mullen Leadership Recruitment and IQ PARTNERS, Kayla will continue to support the Public Impact Executive Search practice in the Eastern Canada and will also be working closely with John, Trish, and team to provide greater reach and support on critical projects.

Based in Montreal and fluently bilingual, Kayla is an exceptional search professional specializing in executive search and recruitment for roles across the health sciences industry, including C-suite, operations, healthcare providers, sales, technology, product, marketing, management and more.

With her 10+ years of recruitment experience focused on health and a strong passion for social networking, Kayla has been able to create a widespread and reputable presence within this space. She has a strong passion for hard-to-fill roles and is known for her upbeat attitude, quick response rate and turnaround times.

She prides herself on providing an excellent candidate and client experience with clear communication and frequent updates. Kayla has a knack for uncovering hidden gems - the kind of candidates who might not be actively job-hunting but are the perfect fit for your role.

Kayla is a proud member of Monday Girl and Women Leaders in Pharma.

Dr. Lori Campbell is a strategic partner for Mullen Leadership Recruitment who is counted on for Diversity and Inclusion expertise and consulting. She has worked in the diversity, human rights, and equity fields since 1985, and holds a B.Ed., an M.Ed. in Adult and Continuing Education, and a PhD in Educational Administration and Leadership.

Lori's career has included progressive leadership opportunities in both the private and post-secondary sectors. She led the inaugural Aboriginal Teacher Education Program (ATEP) at the University of Alberta, and implemented a company-wide Diversity and Inclusion strategy for Enbridge for both Canada and the United States. She founded the Edmonton Business Diversity Network and was named one the Top 10 Influential Women in Diversity and Human Resources in Canada by Diversity Canada Magazine in 2015.

A lover of music, Lori enjoys all styles of live performances, especially jazz and blues. In her free time she can be found raising her voice in song as a member of Edmonton’s Vocal Alchemy choir. When not enjoying time at the cabin or playing bridge with friends, Lori also volunteers with ElderDog.

Tully is an extremely lovable and pathologically friendly Australian Labradoodle who enjoys spending time at the office with her people. This bundle of energy and joy is passionate about many things, but if we were to list them in order, they would be—food, people, food, other dogs, food, chin scratches, and donations made to the Edmonton Humane Society. Even her dog trainer (who has met a lot of dogs in their time) says that she is the hungriest dog they have ever seen. So when you drop by the office, be sure to give her a good chin scratch and maybe even a treat. She would love that.