Betsy Cerulo is the CEO & founder of AdNet/AccountNet, Inc, - Advocates for Workplace Excellence, which is 8(a), LGBTE & WBE certified. AdNet is a management consulting firm focused on Professional Staffing, Human Capital Management and Executive Search services. Based in Baltimore City, serving government and corporate clients throughout the United States, AdNet places experts with Accounting/Finance, Human Resources and Legal expertise.

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Betsy is a Founding Board Member and past President of the Maryland LGBTQ Foundation and Co-Founder and past President of the Maryland LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce. Betsy serves as the Chamber’s Public Policy Chair. Betsy is passionate for equal rights and fair treatment for the small business community and all people who serve in the workplace.

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Betsy is a published author of Shake It Off Leadership and a children’s book titled Miss Crabapple and Her Magical Violin. Betsy will be releasing another children’s book and leadership fable in 2025.

 

Betsy holds a bachelor’s degree in Business from Catholic University and a master’s degree in Integrative Health Science from Capital University of Integrative Medicine. Betsy is a certified Executive Coach.

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Betsy and the AdNet Team have been recognized in the 2024 Inc. 5000, the 2022-2024 Baltimore Business Journal's Top 50 Woman Owned Business and 2023-2024 Fast 50 in Baltimore, 2024 Daily Record Best Companies  to work for in Maryland,  2022 National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) LGBT Supplier of the Year, 2022 Small Business Administration (SBA) Maryland Woman-Owned Business of the Year, 2020 Top 100 Women by The Daily Record, 2019 Business Equality Magazine's Legacy Leaders Over 50.

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AdNet practices and promotes a healthy workplace culture with an emphasis on Acceptance and Belonging for everyone.