About Career Transition Partners
Your trusted guides in career coaching and job search
Jo Weech, Career Transition Expert
Jo Weech is an award-winning Human Resources and Talent Acquisition leader dedicated to helping people navigate career transitions with confidence. As a frequent speaker at conferences, workshops, webinars, podcasts, and other forums, Jo equips HR and Talent Acquisition professionals to refine their skills and deliver exceptional experiences to every candidate and employee. With a strong focus on inclusion, Jo champions equitable hiring practices that ensure historically marginalized communities and neurodiverse individuals are given fair opportunities to thrive.
Her expertise in reverse-engineering the job search—informed by continual collaboration with global talent acquisition leaders—provides practical strategies for individuals in transition. Whether supporting veterans through the Transition Assistance Program (TAP), Military Officers Association of America (MOAA,) or Hire Echelon, assisting displaced federal employees and contractors through the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) and American Foreign Service Association(AFSA), or guiding students from Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs) and universities such as UDC, George Mason, and American University, Jo brings compassion and actionable advice to every interaction.
She is especially committed to helping those pivoting into new fields, including graduates with cybersecurity and cloud computing certifications from nPower, as well as individuals in need through community service with Love INC Montgomery County and Good Samaritan Advocates.
Jo’s work reflects both her professional expertise and personal passion: empowering people to embrace new opportunities, strengthen their careers, and succeed in their next chapter.
The Career Transition Partners team members share the same passion and expertise needed to partner with job seekers to present their best selves to potential employers.
Principal Transition Strategist: Angelo Mandarano
Angelo Mandarano brings a rare combination of Wall Street discipline, digital marketing expertise, and technology innovation to his role as a transition strategist. Having successfully navigated leadership positions across financial services, digital transformation, and artificial intelligence, Angelo knows firsthand how to adapt and thrive in times of disruption.
He has hired, trained, and mentored diverse teams, helping professionals at every level build confidence, develop new skills, and position themselves for advancement. His unique style of transformational leadership empowers individuals to identify their strengths, embrace change, and chart a clear path forward.
With deep experience transferring his own expertise across industries, Angelo understands the challenges of career reinvention. His proven ability to manage disruptive change and leverage emerging technologies makes him an invaluable guide for professionals seeking new opportunities in today’s AI-driven job market.
Angelo’s innovative approach ensures that those in transition not only land their next role but also achieve long-term success in a rapidly evolving economy.
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