Hayley is the Founder and President of Clear Thoughts Foundation (CTF). Her commitment to CTF is visionary, but her passion for non-profits is deeply rooted through an extensive non-profit background, most notable as an Auberle Board of Director for over ten years.  Hayley is a graduate of The Pennsylvania State University and also studied abroad at Manchester University in England. She is an active volunteer in several community organizations, as well as her church. Professionally, she is the Founder and President of HDJ + Associates, Inc.,  a full-service professional employment solutions firm. HDJ + Associates, Inc. has consistently been ranked one of the Top Five Recruiting Firms in Pittsburgh.

Hayley can be counted among the ‘who’s who’ in the Pittsburgh business scene as well. She is the Founder of ‘PENS’ (Pittsburgh’s who Educate, Network and Support), a local networking group, and is active with many other professional networking groups in town. Hayley has been honored with numerous awards throughout her career, including the M.A.S.H. League of Community Leaders ‘LOCL’ award, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Community Champion award, and the Pittsburgh Business Times’ Fast Tracker award. Additionally, she has been a keynote speaker at several events over the years including but not limited to: Executive Search Panel at CMU Tepper School of Business, University of Toledo Department of Communications Nonprofit Development, various Rotary Chapters in the Greater Pittsburgh region, and the Penn State Professional Women’s Network of New York.

Hayley is also a sports enthusiast, who has run five marathons and competed in over twenty triathlons. Her interests are lengthy and diverse, but include cheering on her favorite sports teams, exploring all things Pittsburgh, traveling, playing piano, kayaking, biking, and – most of all – spending time with her family.

Hayley is hapily married and above all, her pride and joy is being a mother to her two beautiful children, Chloe and Trent.