Miquel Purvis McMoore is the Founder and CEO of kpCompanies, a Minneapolis-based executive search firm that has pioneered an inclusivity-first approach to leadership placement for over 25 years. A "thought partner" dedicated to addressing workplace inequity, Miquel specializes in identifying high-caliber leaders for mission-driven non-profits, mid-sized companies, and Fortune 1000 organizations, ensuring candidate pools reflect the diversity of the communities they serve. Her extensive community leadership includes serving as the Board Chair for Summit Academy OIC and holding board positions with the Minneapolis Regional Chamber, Greater Twin Cities United Way, and the Carlson School of Management Women’s Advisory Board. Miquel holds an MBA from the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management and a BS from Elizabeth City State University, building on a professional foundation that includes roles at SUPERVALU and the National Association of African Americans in Human Resources.