Expertise in EHS & Technical Talent, Executive & Professional Recruitment
Role & Focus
Abby is the Divisional Leader for the US East at Shirley Parsons North America, partnering closely with organizations across higher education and research‑driven industries. She is well established in the university space, as well as within pharmaceutical, chemical, and other high‑risk manufacturing environments. Abby supports clients by delivering high‑quality talent solutions tailored to complex, highly regulated settings.
Experience & Credibility
Abby joined Shirley Parsons in 2017 with a strong foundation in leadership and inclusion-focused work. Prior to recruitment, she earned an accelerated MBA in International Business and spent a year working as a Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator within investment banking. This background continues to shape her approach to search strategy, candidate engagement, and client partnership.
What Abby Amundson delivers
Known for her meticulous, quality-driven approach, Abby has become a trusted advisor to her clients by consistently delivering strong candidate referrals and actionable market insight. She is intentional about building diverse candidate pipelines and crafting solutions that align with each client’s unique hiring needs. Her work directly supports long-term, inclusive hiring outcomes across the US division. She values continuous learning and often participates in industry forums to stay engaged with emerging trends and best practices in EHS and recruitment.
More about Abby Amundson
Outside of work, Abby enjoys yoga, traveling, and trivia nights, and is usually happiest exploring Boston on foot, getting to know the city a little better.