The Partners
Who We Are
Dr. Stuart Shaffer
PH.D. (PSY5613)
Founder & CEO
Dr. Stuart Shaffer founded the organization in 1978 to meet the growing demand from law enforcement agencies to replicate the applicant screening system he first designed and implemented for the Los Angeles Police Department.
Dr. Stuart Shaffer is a nationally recognized expert in the design and implementation of peace officer applicant assessment programs.
Dr. Aaron Shaffer
Psy. D.
PARTNER
Dr. Aaron Shaffer joined the team after a successful career as a senior executive in organizational and leadership development at Motorola (a Google company), Network Appliance, and ITT Industries.
Aaron is a coach and strategic advisor to top business leaders and athletes. He teaches at UC, Irvine, and is a sought-after speaker at professional conferences.
Mercedes Shaffer
Executive & Performance Coach
Detail-oriented, technology-forward executive with 15+ years of experience as an executive and performance coach, entrepreneur, and operator—driving business transformation, sales effectiveness, operational strategy, and organizational growth.
Known for translating complex vision into executable strategies and implementing performance systems that accelerate sales execution, efficiency, profitability, and culture across organizations.
