Hello! I'm Meredith Rafter
Meredith Rafter
Lead Recruiter & Career Coach
Meredith Rafter is a Lead Recruiter and Career Coach at Turning the Corner HR, where she partners with founders, CEOs, and leadership teams to help them hire with clarity and confidence. She leads retained search engagements from start to finish, guiding clients through defining the role, identifying the right talent, and making hiring decisions that support both the business and the people behind it.
Meredith works with growing organizations across industries, including environmental services, live events, healthcare, mental health, manufacturing, construction, non-profits, and professional services. She’s known for building strong relationships and for truly understanding what both clients and candidates need to succeed. She believes great hiring goes beyond resumes — it’s about alignment, trust, and creating the foundation for long-term success.
In addition to her recruiting work, Meredith supports professionals through career coaching and outplacement, helping people navigate transitions and take their next step with confidence.
Before joining Turning the Corner HR, Meredith recruited technical and corporate talent at companies including Alteryx, Pie Insurance, and Zayo Group. She also served as Career Services Director at CodeCraft School of Technology, where she helped students launch careers in tech and built lasting employer partnerships.
Meredith holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communications from the University of Dayton and has completed certifications in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging.
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