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.

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.

Melissa Wells

Consultant

Melissa Wells is a Consultant at DRI Consulting. She is pursuing a Doctor of Counseling Psychology degree at Saint Mary’s University of MN (Class of 2026). In addition, she holds a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology, a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education/Kinesiology, and a yoga instructor certification (E-RYT-200). Her years of working with individuals and groups as a teacher and therapist provide her with the experience and foundational skills to encourage development and improve results. Melissa has a particular passion for providing comprehensive and integrated strategies targeted to individual needs, that validate personal strengths, and which aim to promote authentic expressions of growth. She has particular interest in executive coaching, leadership development, hiring support, and organizational health solutions.

Dr. Daniel Knauer

Consultant

Dr. Daniel Knauer is a Consultant at DRI Consulting. He holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology. Before Dr. Knauer started consulting, he gained experience with psychological assessment, education, supervision, research, and psychotherapy. He also has some sales experience and a college minor in marketing. Dr. Knauer is excited to provide high-quality assessment, leadership development, executive coaching, organizational development, team building, hiring support, and cultural analysis solutions in a consulting capacity.

Yin-Hwee Chua

Consultant

Yin-Hwee Chua is a Consultant at DRI Consulting. She is also a business owner, a community leader, and a transformational catalyst. She holds a Master of Arts in General Psychology from the University of Central Oklahoma and is currently pursuing certification as a Certified Professional Coach (CPC) through the International Association of Professional Recovery Coaches (IAPRC). With over a decade of leadership experience, she brings a wealth of insights to her coaching and consulting practice. Her role at DRI Consulting aligns with her commitment to deepening expertise in evidence-based consulting, leadership development, and executive coaching. She is most passionate about empowering individuals and teams to realize their fullest potential within organizational settings.