Linda Brady Chosen as New Executive Director for AWI

Linda Brady, newly appointed Executive Director for AWI.

Linda Brady

The Association of Workplace Investigators (AWI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Linda Brady as its new Executive Director. She began this role on April 21.

Linda brings a wealth of experience in association leadership, most recently serving as the Executive Director of the Texas Dental Association. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a strong ability to collaborate with large and diverse Boards, navigate dynamic personalities, and drive strategic growth.

A Certified Association Executive (CAE) and active member of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), Linda has led numerous strategic planning initiatives and has extensive experience in membership engagement, development, and advocacy. In her previous roles, she played a key role in advancing legislative priorities and strengthening organizational influence.

Linda holds a B.A. in Sociology from Rutgers University and is known for building effective, flexible teams that deliver exceptional service to stakeholders.

In her new role, Linda will partner closely with the AWI Board of Directors to maintain the organization’s relevance, guide its strategic direction, and ensure operational excellence. AWI looks forward to her leadership as they continue to expand their impact and support their growing membership.

About AWI

Founded in 2009, the Association of Workplace Investigators (AWI) is a nonprofit professional membership association for attorneys, human resource professionals, private investigators, and others who conduct, manage, or have a professional interest in workplace investigations. AWI’s mission is to promote and enhance the quality of impartial workplace investigations. To fulfill its mission, AWI offers training including the only internationally accredited certificate program for workplace investigations, education programs, and guiding principles on conducting impartial workplace investigations as well as a quarterly peer-reviewed professional journal and other benefits for members and the public.

Sterling Martin

Sterling Martin Associates, a ZRG Company, is a leading executive search firm specializing in CEO, C-suite, and senior leadership searches for associations, professional societies and nonprofits organizations nationwide.

Since its founding in 2006, Sterling Martin has conducted more than 335 C-suite searches, building a strong reputation for exceptional client service and the recruitment of outstanding leaders across a broad range of functions and disciplines.

As part of ZRG, a global talent advisory firm, Sterling Martin combines the specialized sector expertise, extensive relationships, and personalized approach for which it is known with the resources and capabilities of a broader global platform.

Founder and Managing Director David Martin continues to play an active leadership role in the firm’s executive search practice.

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