What Makes Us Swell

At Swell, we deliver top candidates that have the skills, work style, and culture fit, to contribute to your business in a meaningful way. Our goal is to become your trusted partner in helping you build a happier, more engaged, and loyal team.

Our Mission:
To connect and inspire the world’s workforce to live and work with more joy.

We Live Our Core Values Every Day

A Q&A With Swell Founder & CEO, Cari Gatto

We sat down with Swell’s founder Cari Gatto to discuss why she started Swell, what keeps her motivated, and why she can’t wait to see where this journey takes her team.

What inspired you to start Swell?

I saw more and more people wanting to work in a more flexible way. Some wanted to work part-time hours, but still wanted to leverage their vast experience and contribute to organizational goals. Others wanted to be able to work for a few months and then take some time off. We had one consultant who would work for six months, then travel for six months. With the success of the matches we were making for temporary assignments, our customers began asking us to help them fill permanent positions. Then they wanted us to work with them on team building and team engagement. So over time our business expanded to meet our clients’ needs.

What continues to motivate you?

Seeing our client teams succeed–exceeding their goals and functioning in a way that creates a positive team dynamic. Also, seeing the candidates we place excel in their roles and continue to build their personal and professional brand.

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Meet Our Swell Team

Swell’s all-star team is dedicated to ensuring that clients and candidates are happy and have what they need to achieve their personal best. Our team has the deep expertise needed to support you in talent acquisition and team engagement.

CARI GATTO

FOUNDER & CEO

Cari founded Swell after 20+ years as a senior executive at Fortune 100 global brands. She was at the forefront of the digital media revolution and is a proven entrepreneur, having successfully built two $10MM+ businesses from the ground up. Her people-first philosophy and commitment to delivering business results has created a unique and compelling experience for Swell’s clients and consultants. Cari believes that creating happiness is at the core of any business’ success. Fun Fact: Cari owns a community wellness studio that offers yoga and meditation classes.

Happiness is… living with purpose, ease, peace and love, creating meaningful connections, and supporting people in being the best version of themselves.

RANDI SCHOCHET

CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER

Randi has led a variety of marketing organizations during her 20+ years as an executive at American Express. She has extensive experience building high performing teams and has served as the CMO at multiple technology companies in the fintech, regtech, and adtech industries. Fun Fact: Randi is an avid theatergoer and loves to perform on and off the stage.

Happiness is cultivating and fostering creativity and watching the people around me grow and succeed.

DENNIS VUKELIC

VP OPERATIONS

In his 27-year career, Dennis has played a critical role in building several successful businesses at both start-ups and large corporations. His experience is across a diverse set of companies including Morgan Stanley, TicketMaster, About.com and Publisher’s Clearing House. Fun Fact: Dennis ran the NYC Marathon in 2016 and crossed the finish line with someone dressed as Prince.

Happiness is… spending time with my family anywhere, especially at a beach. It means traveling and exploring new places. When I’m not with my family, I love building systems and processes to grow business.

MATT ENDE

DIRECTOR, TALENT ACQUISITION

Matt has 15 years of experience in talent acquisition and financial services. His extensive career includes roles in organizations such as Fitch Ratings and Deutsche Bank, where his collaborative approach with senior stakeholders consistently yields effective recruitment strategies for geographically dispersed teams. Fun Fact: Outside of his professional endeavors, Matt is an avid fisherman who enjoys the outdoors.

Happiness is… a state of mind and heart that allows us to cherish the present moment, find joy in the simple pleasures of life, and navigate challenges with resilience and optimism.

ALICIA CUADRADO

MANAGER, MARKETING

Before joining Swell Partners in 2021, Alicia worked as an Associate Consultant for Opie Consulting Group and HumanStudio where she partnered with corporate leaders to effect lasting organizational change by providing strategic direction on how to create more diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplaces. Fun Fact: Alicia founded the Syracuse Eating Club, a membership-based social organization with over 17K Insta followers.

Happiness is… feeling secure, being present, and having meaningful connections with others.