The only local association exclusively for
Talent Acquisition Leadership

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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

Saint Louis

AW

Alysa Walsh McLaughlin, SHRM-SCP

Director, Talent Attraction Client Management

Board Member

Knoxville

JH

Justin Hanke

Director, Talent Acquisition

Board Member

DC

CL

Cheri Larkins

Director - Engineering Recruiting, and Business Partnerships

Board Member

Columbus

SM

Sarah Morgan, CDR

Senior Corporate Recruiter

Board Member

Hartford

KM

Kristen Mattson (She/Her)

AVP Recruiting & Talent Mobility

Board Member

San Antonio

EW

Erin Wilbanks

Director Strategic Recruiting

Board Member

Boston

TR

Tonya Rabouin

Manager, Talent Acquisition

Board Member

Phoenix

SG

Scott Goldenhersh

Talent Acquisition Manager

Board Member

Atlanta

MC

Michael Crouse

Atlanta Board member

Board Member

Houston

RH

Ryan Hurley

Talent Acquisition Manager

Board Member

Indianapolis

JC

Julie Ciminillo

Diversity Talent Scout-Sourcing

Board Member

Morris County

JD

Jhan Doughty

Executive Director of Talent Management & Strategic Relations

Board Member

Syracuse

LA

Lauren Victoria Ahrens

Recruiting Director

Board Member

Tampa Bay

JM

Jeanie Mabie

Global Talent Acquisition Leader

Board Member

Grand Rapids

TW

Tim Wiseman

Director of Talent Acquisition

Board Member

Denver

MJ

Michelle Jansen

Director Talent Acquisition, North America

Board Member

Wilmington

SS

Savannah Scalyer

Head of Talent Acquisition

Board Member

New York City

WN

Wilma Nacion

Chief Human Resources Officer, Managing Director

Board Member

Wichita

JC

John Costello

Business Services Rep

Board Member

Charleston

SE

Sasha Evans

Director, Talent Acquisition

And 630 more!

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Events
Philly TA Happy Hour Sponsored by SparcStart
Philadelphia: Philadelphia
TA Happy Hour and Networking Event!
Beyond Job Boards: Revolutionizing Talent Acquisition...
National Webinar
A discussion on AI Recruitment Marketing
Building AI Into Your Talent Strategy
Chicago: Chicago
Building AI Into Your TA Strategy
Optimizing Contingent Workforce Strategies: Navigatin...
National Webinar
A discussion on how to optimize your contingent workforce program.
(PAST EVENT)
Becoming a Talent Engineer: Redesigning the Future of...
National Webinar
The emerging role of Talent Engineering, a discussion on roles that may be needed.
(PAST EVENT)
May Get Together 💐
Los Angeles: Glendale
You're invited to our next community & connection event!
(PAST EVENT)
The Rise of Agentic AI: Redefining Talent Acquisition
National Webinar
The Rise of Agentic AI: Redefining Talent Acquisition
(PAST EVENT)
Hot Seat Roundtable - Where Ideas Ignite!
National Webinar
Join TA leaders for a Hot Seat Roundtable to explore hiring trends, solve real challenges, and co...
(PAST EVENT)
Building a Resilient & Engaged TA Team in a Demanding...
National Webinar
Building a Resilient & Engaged TA Team in a Demanding Market
(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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