Caroline Steadham is a Senior Associate at Buffkin / Baker, specializing in executive search with a dedicated focus on the HR and "People" space. Based in New Haven, Caroline joined the firm following its 2025 acquisition of Frederickson Partners and Gallagher’s executive search practice. With over six years of experience across the search and human resources landscape, she brings a human-centric lens to every mandate, having successfully completed over 50 searches—the majority of which focused on senior HR leadership, talent acquisition, and total rewards within tech-centric companies. Caroline’s expertise is underpinned by a deep academic foundation and a track record of operational excellence. Prior to her career in search, she served as an HR Coordinator at HealthPlanOne, where she managed onboarding, compensation, and engagement initiatives for a workforce of over 1,000 employees. She is an active member of Panorama, a global community of leadership experts, and a devoted alumna of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, where she has held various regional and national advisory roles. Caroline holds an MBA with a concentration in Human Resources from Louisiana State University–Shreveport and a BS in Business Management from Sacred Heart University. She is recognized for her curiosity, attention to detail, and ability to foster high levels of engagement between clients and candidates throughout the search lifecycle.