Ava McClain has dedicated her career to helping people thrive.

Ava has always been enthusiastic about building relationships to support others and connecting them to transformational people and opportunities. She first discovered this love in high school as an officer and, ultimately, the president of the largest student-run community service organization in her school. In college, she served as an Orientation Aide for incoming freshmen, Vice President of Membership of a social sorority, and a representative for students who were brought to the Honor and Conduct Councils for alleged violations. Her diverse experiences in political campaigns, finance strategy, legal records, and sociology research serve as a basis for her knowledge of both business and people.

Soon after graduating summa cum laude from the College of William & Mary, Ava joined Tekchix to advocate for professionals in the Gulf Coast, Virginia and D.C. regions. At Tekchix, Ava manages several key client relationships, ensuring she understands their needs and career goals. She has helped the company grow from its original inception to one of the primary staffing firms in Louisiana.

Ava is dedicated to the community and culture of New Orleans, serving as the Co-Chair of the Sylvain Society for the New Orleans Opera. Her passion for supporting others extends to animals, too, volunteering at a local shelter and fostering as often as she can. Ava lives in the Mid-City area with her Shih-Poo, Patrick.

Saleha Mehr is an expert in communication and project management whose career crossed a variety of fields, including education, publishing and healthcare, before joining the Tekchix team in 2022.

Saleha is fueled by helping others reach their full potential. She first discovered this passion working as a K-5 Assistant Teacher and later, working with clients as a Communications Coordinator for a local publication. Saleha further honed her skills working as a Program Coordinator for the Ochsner Health System, overseeing communications between departments, and managing education programs and onboarding for nurses.

A strong believer in the fluidity of a career path, Saleha changed her pre-med undergraduate plans to earn a B.A. in English Literature from Xavier University and a Master’s in English Literature from the University of New Orleans. As someone who knows the stressful process of finding a job first-hand, she finds it fulfilling to help people identify and achieve goals within their own career journeys.

At Tekchix, Saleha combines her professional background with her interest in helping people by connecting clients and candidates with life-changing opportunities. She knows the value of a job extends beyond the day-to-day—it is about finding your passion and happiness.

Saleha is also dedicated to supporting and empowering women in the workplace, serving as a member of Women Empowering Women and Toastmasters. She is working to diversify Louisiana’s business landscape through increased visibility of women and other minority groups in IT.