Meet The Mavericks
Jenn McCusker, Ph.D.
The Scientist
Dr. Jennifer (Jenn) McCusker operates in the space where talent, science, and courage come together to make the impossible possible.
Professional Background
- PhD in Organizational Psychology
- Co-author, Psychological Safety
- Cross-industry expertise: from startups to Fortune 500, across healthcare, tech, retail, gaming, finance, consumer products, hospitality, and more
- Crisis-tested
Philosophy in Action
"I do not believe I have all the ideas. I believe that together we can do great things...things that challenge convention and help your company BreakForward. It's about finding the outer limits of your company's DNA."
Translation:
No ego. No templates. No lift-and-shift solutions. Just honest partnership focused on your business reality.
Naz Campbell, Ph.D.
The Designer
Dr. Nazanin Campbell brings creative rigor to talent and leadership development.
Professional Background
- PhD in Organizational Psychology
- Author, Learning and Development in Practice
- Adjunct faculty, I-O Psychology Graduate Program at California Baptist University
- Cross-industry experience: from small businesses to Fortune 100, across tech, entertainment, retail, and more
Philosophy in Action
“My goal is to create transformative and meaningful experiences that empower individuals and organizations to unlock their full potential.”
Translation:
Human-centered. Thoughtfully designed. Just practical, creative learning experiences built for real people and real organizations.
Paul H. Richardson, Jr., M.S.
The Teacher
Paul brings curiosity, practical leadership, and a teacher's mindset to organizational transformation.
Professional Background
- M.S. in Organizational Psychology
- Host, Sandwiched, a podcast exploring caregiving and the human experience
- Founder of Tumbleweed, an AI-powered caregiving platform
- Cross-industry experience: from startups and government to Fortune 10 organizations, across healthcare, retail, technology, higher education, and nonprofit
Philosophy in Action
"Whether I'm working with an executive team or facilitating conversations across an organization, my approach is the same: listen first, stay curious, and meet people where they are. I believe meaningful change happens when people feel heard, included, and empowered to shape the future together."
Translation
Relationship Driven. Practical. Turning conversations into action and strategy into meaningful change.
Co-Author, "Psychological Safety"
