The only local association exclusively for
Talent Acquisition Leadership

About TALK

TALK is the world’s largest organization of Talent Acquisition professionals, with nearly 10,000 members representing 80 chapters in North America. The TALK platform enables TA leaders to connect, share best practices, innovate, improve their business processes, manage local events, and make new friends.

Some TALK board members

Each TALK chapter is managed by local Board Members, who serve on a voluntary basis to help determine the events schedule for their chapters. Below, you’ll see just a few of the amazing people heading up their local chapters. If interested in being considered for a board position schedule a call to discuss.

Board Member

Madison

CD

Courtney Davidson

Senior Recruitment Manager

Board Member

Seattle

MS

Marvin Smith

Talent Engagement Strategist

Board Member

Cincinnati

MW

Melessia Walker

Board Member

Harrisburg

JR

Joseph Rasley

Talent Acquisition Manager

Board Member

Twin Cities

LR

Leah Rickert

VP Staffing & Diversity

Board Member

San Francisco

DG

Dena Gajkowski

Director of Talent Acquisition

Board Member

Harrisburg

DL

Dawn Leffingwell

Junior Recruiter

Board Member

Milwaukee

SH

Sue Herder

Sr. Mgr, Talent Acquisition

Board Member

Saint Louis

YT

Yvonne Tedder

Manager, Talent Acquisition & Employee Development

Board Member

Hartford

KB

Kristi Baril

Talent Acquisition Sr. Manager

Board Member

Baltimore

JW

Jason Williams

Executive Recruiter

Board Member

Portland

MT

Marika Taylor

Manager, Veterinary Recruitment

Board Member

Toronto

JK

Joseph Kim

Director Talent Acquisition

Board Member

Nashville

KS

Kimberly Sweeney

Director, HR Systems and Solutions

Board Member

Milwaukee

LW

Lisa Wittbrot

Executive Director - Global Talent Management & Acquisition

Board Member

Dallas

AL

Agustina Losada

Staffing Lead

Board Member

Philadelphia

JM

Julie Missaggia

Chief People Officer

Board Member

Columbia

CK

Charles Kearse ll

Executive Recruiter - University Relations

Board Member

Memphis

AJ

Aaron Jones

System Director, Talent Acquisition

Board Member

Dallas

MS

Michelle Scully

VP, Human Resources

And 635 more!

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Events

Diversity & Inclusion: Repositioning or Retreat?
National Webinar
A discussion on advancing diversity, cultivating engaged leadership, and enhancing DEI initiatives.
Recruiter Enablement Saves 64 Minutes Per Day, Per Pe...
National Webinar
Come learn how recruiter enablement is helping teams achieve more in their recruiting efforts, wh...
TALK LA presents TALK Therapy: The discussion of TA t...
Los Angeles Webinar
Join us for a casual conversation of TA topics on your mind.
The Role of Employee Wellbeing in Talent Acquisition
National Webinar
A discussion on how prioritizing employee mental health and wellbeing can be a key differentiator...
TALK LA: AN APRIL GATHERING BRINGS MAY EMPOWERING: A ...
Los Angeles: Los Angeles
Join us for a speed networking event to connect with fellow TALK LA members.
Employer Brand: Recruiting Harder, To Stand Still
National Webinar
A conversation with James Ellis discussing redefining the Employer Brand into actionable real-wor...
NYC Breakfast: Unlocking next generation talent with ...
New York City: New York
NYC Breakfast: Learn to unlock the power of social media in talent acquisition
(PAST EVENT)
HR Business Partners and TA Business Partners: Naviga...
National Webinar
A TALK member led discussion on how HR Business Partners and TA Business Partners can work strate...
(PAST EVENT)
The Journey Ahead: Collaborative Visions for TALK
National Webinar
A session to meet TALK's new CEO, Bill Fanning, and discuss as a team how we can make TALK an ama...
(PAST EVENT)

What People Are Saying

“I really feel that TALK will let me network to connect with other talent acquisition professionals and learn from them.”
Denise Kirby
Recruiting Manager, Mercedes Benz
“TALK is a chance for TA leaders in our community to exchange ideas and bring back best practices to our organizations.”
Lori Smith
Sr. Talent Acquisition, Honeywell

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