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The path to inclusive opportunity often begins earlier than we realize. 

Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas were informed of their freedom, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation had been issued. It is a date that carries profound historical significance, marking both the delay in honoring that freedom and the enduring importance of equal access to opportunity.

We are thrilled to recognize Tina Nesburg as our Employee of the Quarter! Tina consistently goes above and beyond in her role, bringing positivity, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to her team. She leads by example and embodies the values that make our workplace strong and supportive.

Committing to the core value of Inclusivity can have a powerful, positive impact on your organization's culture and long-term performance.  

At SkyWater Search Partners, we believe that supporting our community is more than just an ideal; it's a principle guiding how we operate and contribute to our communities. As a leading executive search firm, our role extends beyond helping organizations find exceptional talent—we strive to be a force for positive change in the business ecosystem. One way we do this is by intentionally directing our spending to support local vendors and businesses that deserve the business.

On this Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we take a moment to reflect on Dr. King’s enduring legacy and the lessons his work continues to teach us about leadership, justice, and the pursuit of equity. As an executive search firm, SkyWater Search Partners is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion within the organizations we serve, a mission that aligns deeply with Dr. King’s vision of a society where everyone has equal access to opportunity.

At SkyWater Search Partners, we believe that vibrant communities are built through strong community partnerships. One way we live by that value is through our Employee of the Quarter Award. Each quarter, we honor a top-performing team member with the gift of a substantial financial donation, in their name, to a nonprofit organization of their choosing, whether they serve a local neighborhood or a world community in need of support.

You likely knew that last year, Minnesota joined fifteen other states in officially recognizing the second Monday of every October as Indigenous Peoples Day. You probably had a pretty good idea of what that meant, too: that rather than celebrating Christopher Columbus (who, in fact, had a history of committing atrocities against Indigenous People), our state would honor Native Americans instead.

There is so much more to understanding Indigenous Peoples Day than that.

This month, SkyWater Search Partners celebrated our tenth annual “Walk a Mile for a Smile” event in support of Smile Network International, one of our favorite international charitable organizations.