UBelong Partners brings decades of business and leadership experience working in complex global organizations to drive meaningful cultural transformation and results.

ADAM COHEN

Adam brings a unique blend of corporate acumen and worldly experiences to our team. With two decades at UnitedHealth Group, he’s navigated boardrooms and driven change in cost savings, process reengineering, revenue enhancement, and culture transformation. Beyond the corporate world, Adam has taught in Thailand, cooked in Italy’s Umbria region, sold fly-fishing gear in Yellowstone National Park, and scaled mountains across the globe. His gift for cultivating high-performing teams spans from small organizations to global operations. He excels in applying an inclusive lens to business strategy and process enhancements, making him a transformative force in any setting.

JIM MERWIN

Jim’s career centers on unlocking individual, team, and organizational potential through modern learning and development programs. He’s spent years crafting programs that empower people to adopt behaviors and mindsets to achieve their goals. Jim’s expertise spans talent management, learning, inclusion and diversity, culture, innovation, and organizational development. His impact extends across diverse industries, from education and healthcare to agriculture, mining, and financial services. A teacher at heart, Jim spent six years teaching in K-8 schools in Tanzania, New Orleans, and Princeton NJ. His passion for fostering growth and high performance is palpable in everything he does.

DAVID ORBUCH

David is a values-driven leader with a global perspective, successfully leading businesses on three continents. He champions culture and inclusion, achieving results through the strength of diverse teams and a relentless focus on operational excellence. David’s core leadership strengths encompass financial management, strategy development, business planning, and operational execution. His extensive experience spans both the for-profit and non-profit sectors. David is also a recognized leader in governance, corporate responsibility, and healthcare compliance. His commitment to a healthy corporate culture as a sustainable competitive advantage sets him apart in the world of business.

KAREN SACHS

Karen’s extensive experience in leading culture, diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies across global organizations is marked by her ability to ask powerful questions and provide critical insights. She excels at helping organizations uncover core needs and transform to deliver better results. Karen partners with clients to build capability and create cultures, behaviors, and skills that lead to meaningful and lasting impact. With a background in global business and multicultural expertise, she forges connections and cultivates trusted partnerships. A pragmatic leader, Karen is passionate about engaging with different people, cultures, and perspectives to drive positive change. Her tenure as Senior Vice President and Chief Culture, Inclusion Diversity Officer at UnitedHealth Group speaks to her expertise in the field. During her twenty years with Cargill, she held various global HR and transformation roles, solidifying her reputation as a transformative leader.