Episode 1: Gina Salazar – Engaging & Elevating: The Recruiter's Role in NAHCR: Fostering engagement and building meaningful professional relationships 
Gina Salazar will discuss how to foster engagement and build meaningful professional relationships through membership in professional associations like NAHCR. (Release date: January 13, 2026)

Episode 2: Troy Green — Community Connections: How Outreach Fuels Recruitment
Troy Green from Luminis Health challenges recruiters to rethink where great talent comes from. He shares how community connections feed real pipelines—through CNA training, Medical Assistant apprenticeships, and early exposure to healthcare careers for middle school, high school, and college students. From second chances to first jobs, Luminis proves that when recruiters stay open to possibilities, connections create opportunities. (Release date: February 3, 2026)

Episode 3: Stephanie Clay — Building Strategic Relationships with National Professional Organizations.
Stephanie Clay, National Director of Talent Acquisition for Transformations Care Network, shares how healthcare recruiters can strengthen talent pipelines by showing up intentionally at national conferences and focusing on real human connection—not transactional recruiting. She explains how partnering with professional associations and building long-term relationships across nursing, allied health, and other clinical disciplines can create deeper, more sustainable pipelines that last. (Release date: February 17, 2026)

Episode 4: David Crawford — From New Hire to Career Navigator: How Recruiters Support Internal Mobility.
David Crawford, VP Talent Acquisition, New York-Presbyterian, shares how recruiters can act as strategic connectors—guiding internal mobility, clarifying career pathways, and aligning employee growth with critical workforce needs without becoming career counselors. (Release date: March 3, 2026)

Episode 5: Melissa Wheeler — Executive Recruitment: Navigating Leadership Hiring.
Melissa Wheeler, Manager Leadership Recruitment at Community Health Network and NAHCR President, breaks down how executive recruitment succeeds through trusted recruiter–leader relationships, authentic candidate engagement, and the recruiter’s role as a strategic advisor balancing organizational vision with market realities. (Release date: March 17, 2026)

Episode 6: Courtney Calos and Stephanie Verhaeghe — The Recruiter & The Hiring Manager: A Power Duo for Success.
Courtney Calos, Senior Recruiter, and Stephanie Verhaeghe, Divisional Director of Operations & Nurse Practitioner from Healing Partners, illustrate how a strong recruiter–hiring manager partnership—rooted in trust, clear intake alignment, and consistent communication—drives speed, quality, and an exceptional candidate experience. (Release date: March 31, 2026)

Episode 7: Jaidan Hickman and Jalissa Bristol — HR Allies: The Recruiter’s Essential Partners.
In this Season 2 finale of The Hiring Scope Podcast, Jaidan Hickman, Supervisor of Talent Acquisition, and Jalissa Bristol, HR Director of Pinnacle Fertility, highlight how intentional collaboration across HR—spanning total rewards, HRIS, L&D, and employee relations—strengthens recruiter effectiveness, improves the candidate experience, and drives stronger talent outcomes. (Release date: April 14, 2026)

Episode 1: Yvette Hanson – Belonging Plan for Talent Acquisition
Yvette Hanson shares how organizations can embed belonging into their talent acquisition strategies to attract and retain diverse talent. She outlines practical steps for creating inclusive hiring practices that resonate with candidates from all backgrounds. (Release date: July 8, 2025)

Episode 2: Bruce Mattos – Candidate Experience
Bruce Mattos dives into the candidate journey, highlighting key touchpoints that shape perceptions and influence decisions. He offers actionable insights for creating a seamless and engaging experience from application to offer. (Release date: July 22, 2025)

Episode 3: Claudine Trudeau – Employee Referrals
Claudine Trudeau explores the power of employee referrals in building strong, culture-aligned teams. She discusses how to design referral programs that are both effective and equitable. (Release date: August 5, 2025)

Episode 4: Susan Burke – TA Team Development
Susan Burke discusses strategies for developing high-performing talent acquisition teams. She emphasizes leadership, collaboration, and continuous learning as pillars of team success. (Release date: August 19, 2025)

Episode 5: John Heffron – TA Metrics
John Heffron will unpack the metrics that matter most in talent acquisition, from time-to-fill to quality-of-hire. He’ll share how data-driven decisions can elevate recruiting outcomes. (Release date: September 2, 2025)

Episode 6: Shartia Huddleton – Recruitment Marketing
Shartia Huddleton will explore how storytelling and branding intersect with recruitment marketing. She’ll offer tips on crafting compelling campaigns that attract top talent. (Release date: September 16, 2025)

Episode 7: Nadim Sinno – AI in Recruiting
Nadin Sinno will discuss the evolving role of AI in recruitment, from automation to ethical considerations. Expect insights on how to balance innovation with human touch. (Release date: September 30, 2025)

Episode 8: Patrick Kelly – Season Finale: Recruitment Process Building & Improvement
Patrick Kelly will close out Season 1 with a deep dive into building and refining recruitment processes. He’ll also introduce the new co-host for Season 2 and preview what’s ahead. (Release date: October 14, 2025)