OUR TEAM

Dr. Makesha Spence

Managing Partner/CEO

Dr. Makesha Spence is the Managing Partner and Chief Executive Officer at DRI Consulting. She holds a PhD in Psychology and master's degree in Adult Education. Dr. Spence has over 15 years experience in senior leadership, organizational assessment and development, and talent management. She also has over 20 years experience in instructional design and training, including the teaching of Consulting Psychology at master's level.  Dr. Spence's work at DRI Consulting allows her to do transformative work with individuals, teams, and organizations while honing her consulting skills.

Rhovine Haughton

Partner/COO

Rhovine Haughton is a Partner and the Chief Operating Officer at DRI Consulting. She is pursuing a PhD in General Psychology, with a focus on Industrial Organizational Psychology, at Grand Canyon University. She has a Master of Science in Counselling and Consulting Psychology at the International University of the Caribbean in Jamaica. Her experience with education and workforce training adds to her strengths as a consultant. Rhovine’s role at DRI Consulting complements her graduate training and passion for organizational development, training and leadership development. She is most excited to provide clients help in the areas of coaching, personnel selection, and organization-level interventions.

Dr. John Fennig

Senior Advisor/Training Director

Dr. Fennig is a capable executive level Senior Advisor and Training Director. His reputation is producing significant, lasting and timely results through teams within and across organizational functions. He has special skills and interests working with the gifted/talented and high potential leaders of medium and large public and private organizations, family-owned companies, and entrepreneurial start-ups. Industry interests include professional services, healthcare, high technology, education, religious organizations and public sector.

Delia Bingea

Consultant

Delia Bingea is a Consultant at DRI Consulting with over a year of experience with the firm. She is pursuing a Master of Science degree at the Florida Institute of Technology in Industrial-Organizational Psychology (Class of 2024). In addition, she has a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education with a minor in K-12 Art Education and a Leadership Certificate from Wartburg College. Her experience with improving outcomes for teachers and students and her teaching skills increase her effectiveness as a consultant. Delia has a particular interest in employee experience, diversity & inclusion, and leadership.

Dr. Ashley Stephens

Consultant

Dr. Ashley Stephens holds a PhD in General Psychology, with a focus on Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Grand Canyon University. She has a Master of Social Work from East Tennessee State University and a bachelor’s in psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She has primarily worked in the government sector but is currently providing services in healthcare. Dr. Stephens' experience and passion to expand her knowledge provides opportunities to grow in the areas of organizational development, team building, executive development, and training. She looks forward to assisting clients with their goals for growth as well.

Nykeki Broussard

Consultant

Nykeki Broussard is a Consultant at DRI Consulting. She is pursuing doctoral studies in Organizational Leadership, emphasizing Learning Technology. She holds a Master’s of Liber Arts- Psychology and a dual degree MBA-MHA, with over 10 years of experience delivering global human capital solutions and identifying top talent across federal, commercial, and international markets. Her background demonstrates her zeal for service, discovering, and attracting exceptional talent in unexpected places. Her expertise spans talent management, executive recruiting, global workforce development, process improvement, and agile project management. In addition, Nykeki is passionate about implementing holistic strategies that build and develop talent capabilities and leverage talent resources to deliver exceptional results. Impact areas include driving enterprise-level initiatives on talent and culture, organizational development, executive coaching, conflict resolution, and developing emerging leaders who seek to discover their authentic leadership brand and style.

Quratulain Hassan

Consultant

Quratulain Hassan is a Consultant at DRI Consulting. She is currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Applied Psychology, COMSATS University. With her drive and endless curiosity for learning, she hopes to explore the multifaceted aspects of the field of psychology and hopes to find one best suited for her character. With a passion for learning and volunteering, she aims to hone her active listening and critical analysis skills as a Consultant.

Katy Hoffman

Consultant

Katy Hoffman is a Consultant at DRI Consulting. She is a kind and compassionate individual who is dedicated to helping others achieve success. She received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Idaho in 2021. She is now a graduate student currently pursuing a Master of Science in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from Purdue University. Katy has been interested in psychological principle sever since she learned that psychology is the science of helping people. She currently works at a private tutoring service where she frequently uses I-O principles including delivering educational and cognitive assessments. Outside of work and school, Katy is a fitness fanatic. She loves all kinds of workouts including strength training, cardio, barre, Pilates, yoga, and more. She also loves spending time with her family and hiking with her dog, Finley. Katy is looking forward to achieving her master’s degree and then ultimately striving for a PhD. Her primary goal is to provide support and assistance to her clients as well as her local and national communities. She is committed to making a positive impact in this world.

Dr. Heather Morton

Consultant

Dr. Heather Morton is a consultant at DRI Consulting. She holds a PhD and master’s degree in Industrial Organizational Psychology. She has primarily worked in healthcare and education, most recently as an adjunct psychology instructor and curriculum consultant. Dr. Morton has a passion for employee training and development, performance management, and organizational culture. She is committed to using psychological principles and research to make data-driven decisions for creating relevant and effective changes. Outside of work, Dr. Morton enjoys spending time with her family, reading novels, dancing, and playing strategy games.