Dakota is a Senior Associate within the Talent function at Bestige Holdings. She previously worked at GLG, a global expert network, where she recruited subject-matter experts for private equity, consulting and corporate clients and managed engagements end to end. She now partners with Bestige’s investment and talent teams on executive research, supporting expert network requests, proactive talent mapping and active executive searches. Having grown up as a dancer, Dakota approaches research with a focus on people, looking past the resume to the presence, drive, and potential that help a leader succeed.

Dakota resides in Austin, Texas. In addition to Austin’s live music scene, she enjoys working out, exploring food and coffee spots, and taking the occasional dance class.