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

Baton Rouge

JM

Julie Macaluso, SHRM-CP

Manager, Talent Acquisition & Development

Board Member

Edmonton

CP

Chantelle Painter, RPR

HR Recruitment and Engagement Manager

Board Member

Memphis

AJ

Aaron Jones

System Director, Talent Acquisition

Board Member

Milwaukee

TR

Todd Roller, SPHR

Sr. Manager, Talent Acquisition & Employee Experience

Board Member

Montreal

AK

Arnaud Kermouche

Director Talent Acquisition

Board Member

Seattle

MS

Marvin Smith

Talent Engagement Strategist

Board Member

Atlanta

JH

John Henkel

Senior Director Talent Acquisition

Board Member

Hartford

LM

Lisa McGuire

Assistant Director, Corporate Partner Relations

Board Member

Tampa Bay

CW

Chuck Waygood

Sr. Director, Talent Acquisition

Board Member

Buffalo

MG

Mike Giangrosso

Manager, People Partnerships

Board Member

Omaha

JJ

Jeff Judkins

Talent Acquisition Manager

Board Member

Detroit

ST

Stefanie Thornton

Director, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management & Diversity

Board Member

Charleston

DH

Dalton Hester

Head of People

Board Member

Calgary

RC

Rebecca Curwen

Talent Acquisition Manager

Board Member

Saint Louis

HT

Hazel Tanyag Cormier

Head of Talent

Board Member

Richmond

SP

Steven Pitts, MHRM

Talent Acquisition Manager

Board Member

Phoenix

JM

John Mulhern

Talent Acquistion Team Lead

Board Member

Denver

TK

Tim Knurek

Sr. Director, Global Talent Acquisition & HR Systems

Board Member

Madison

CD

Courtney Davidson

Senior Recruitment Manager

Board Member

Philadelphia

AP

Anisha Patel

Sr. Director, Global Talent Acquisition US and Canada

And 634 more!

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Events

Discussion with Hilke Shellman, author of "The Algori...
National Webinar
A discussion with an AI expert regarding the transformation of AI in Recruiting
What's SCARY in Recruiting in 2025
National Webinar
2025 is coming - are you brave enough?
Transforming Recruitment with Authentic Video: Boost...
National Webinar
A discussion focusing on the power of video within the recruiting process.
Hiring Efficiency: It's More Than Just Tools
National Webinar
Discover how to drive true hiring efficiency by empowering hiring managers to take ownership of t...
Unlock the Secrets to Hiring Top Sales and Business D...
National Webinar
An innovative strategy to evalutate, hire and onboard sales and customer service professionals
Developing a Visa & Immigration Program as Part of Yo...
National Webinar
Learn how to build or refine a visa and immigration program to enhance your talent strategy, with...
SFC Breakfast - Redefining Interviews with AI: A Fir...
San Francisco: San Francisco
A breakfast meeting to discuss redefining interviews with AI
Interviewing's New Era: Key Trends Shaping the Futur...
National Webinar
Key Trends Shaping the Future of Interviews
TALK Board Positions & Growth Discussion Calls - #3
National Webinar
An opportunity to discuss the future goals of TALK and how you can contribute

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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