The Christopher Group Recruits HR Leader for Adapt Community Network
June 27, 2025 – The Christopher Group (TCG), a boutique HR executive search and business solutions recruiting firm, has assisted in the recruitment of Louie Shapiro as the new senior vice president of HR for Adapt Community Network in New York City. Pam Noble led the assignment along with Carrie Longmire. “Louie Shapiro’s extensive experience in human capital management and passion for fostering inclusive, high-performing teams make him an exceptional addition to Adapt Community Network,” said Ms. Noble. “His strategic leadership will be instrumental in driving HR initiatives that support the organization’s mission and the dedicated individuals it serves. We are proud to have partnered on this important search and look forward to seeing the impact Louie will make.”
“I’m truly thankful to TCG for introducing me to an opportunity I wouldn’t have found on my own,” said Mr. Shapiro. “From day one, they understood my desire to take the next step in my career with work that’s purposeful and aligned with a greater good. Thanks to their network, guidance, and encouragement, I was able to find a role that is not only challenging and exciting, but deeply fulfilling.”
Mr. Shapiro brings over 20 years of leadership experience across operations and human resources in luxury hotels, restaurants, commercial real estate, and co-working environments, with a career that spans major U.S. markets including Boston, Chicago, Dallas, New York, and both Northern and Southern California. With a deep appreciation for people and connection, HR has become a natural and fulfilling path for him—one fueled by a passion for the stories, ideas, and aspirations that shape individuals and organizations. Mr. Shapiro has shared his expertise as a Guest Lecturer at Loyola University Chicago, NYU, SFSU, and USF, and as an adjunct instructor at the Institute of Culinary Education in NYC. He is committed to workforce development, having served on advisory boards for SFUSD’s Academy of Hospitality and SFSU’s Hospitality & Tourism Management program, and currently contributes to the Business Relations Council for the Job Corps and the Program Advisory Committee for the Institute of Culinary Education.
In his new role with Adapt Community Network, Mr. Shapiro will be responsible for leading all HR functions within Adapt Community Network. He will be a strategic business partner that leads the planning for and directs the organization’s human resources management, including acquiring and managing talent, driving benefit practices, overseeing labor and employee relations matters, ensuring compliance, overseeing the organization’s training, development, and leadership programs, creating a work culture of inclusion and employee engagement, and working with executive leadership team and program directors to develop people management strategies for the agency. Mr. Shapiro will be responsible for creating and fostering an HR function that advances the overall mission of Adapt Community Network. In addition to leading the HR staff, he will provide thought leadership and forward-thinking practices to serve as an active member of the organization’s executive leadership team.
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The mission of Adapt Community Network (formerly UCP of NYC) is to “empower people through innovative solutions, one person at a time.” Adapt is the leading not-for-profit agency and a pioneer in providing programs and services that improve the quality of life for people with disabilities. For over 70 years, Adapt Community Network has created a more inclusive world for New York City children and adults with a variety of challenges. Adapt Community Network’s breadth of over 100 comprehensive programs includes education, health, technology, residential, and recreational services for thousands of individuals and families annually.
HR Specialists
Founded in 1998, The Christopher Group has expanded its offerings beyond traditional executive search to deliver agile HR business solutions, including executive search, interim HR leaders, fractional CHROs, and HR advisory & consulting. The firm serves large corporations, middle-market companies, private equity firms, family-owned enterprises, and closely-held businesses, providing comprehensive solutions to their human capital challenges.
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The Christopher Group has been retained by P10, an alternative investment firm specializing in private equity, private credit, & venture capital, to lead in its search for a VP of human resources. Nat Schiffer and Kristen Perez are leading the assignment. “P10’s trust in choosing The Christopher Group to lead their VP of HR search underscores our deep expertise and proven track record in the financial services sector,” Mr. Schiffer said. “We’re honored to support their mission and remain committed to helping PE-sponsored organizations, hedge funds, asset managers, and traditional financial services companies address their most critical HR leadership needs. Our tailored approach and dedication to excellence ensure we deliver top-tier talent that drives business success.”
TCG boasts a team of seasoned HR executives with backgrounds from companies, including Pepsi, GE, Merrill Lynch, Novartis, Dell, Microsoft, and Citi Bank. The firm’s leadership team, who acquired the firm in April 2023, is comprised of managing partners Nate Schiffer, Ms. Noble, Ayla Maloney, and Tobin Anselmi.
Ms. Noble serves as president, executive recruiting solutions & DEIB practice leader. She joined The Christopher Group in 2020 as the consulting services division president, managing director, and chief human resources officer. She brings over 25 years of human resources leadership to the firm. Former CHRO and talent succession lead, Ms. Noble has built HR departments as a strategic business partner, strengthened corporate-wide employee engagement, led diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, and become an advisor with a reputation of high personal integrity.
Ms. Longmire, recruiting director, is a seasoned human resources professional with over 15 years of experience in all aspects of HR. Her understanding of the HR function allows her to identify and connect organizations with HR professionals whose skills, experience, expertise and values align, in order to drive success and support the overall mission of the organization.
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Contributed by Scott A. Scanlon, Editor-in-Chief and Dale M. Zupsansky, Executive Editor – Hunt Scanlon Media
