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

Chattanooga

JT

Jennifer Testa, J.D., SPHR, SHRM-SCP

Vice President, Enterprise Transformation

Board Member

Buffalo

RF

Renata Filarecki

TA & Workforce Development Manager

Board Member

Cincinnati

BW

Beth Willcutt

TAS

Board Member

Charlotte

JT

Jen Tracy

VP of Talent Attraction & Talent Acquisition

Board Member

Morris County

JD

Jhan Doughty Berry

Executive Director of Talent Management & Strategic Relations

Board Member

Stamford

SC

Susanne Currivan

Manager, IT Recruiting

Board Member

Houston

AM

Ann Miller

Vice President, Talent Acquisition

Board Member

Milwaukee

JM

Joshua McCord

Senior Director - Talent Acquisition

Board Member

Montreal

AK

Arnaud Kermouche

Director Talent Acquisition

Board Member

Raleigh

EM

Elizabeth Maxedon

Board Member

Saint Louis

BO

Brendan Orf

Director, Talent Acquisition

Board Member

Tampa Bay

JM

Jeanie Mabie

Global Talent Acquisition Leader

Board Member

Long Island

PK

Pete Kempton

SVP, Talent Acquisition

Board Member

Saint Louis

AW

Alysa Walsh McLaughlin, SHRM-SCP

Director, Talent Attraction Client Management

Board Member

Columbus

AM

Adam Miller

Director, Talent Acquisition

Board Member

Philadelphia

AP

Anisha Patel

Sr. Director, Global Talent Acquisition US and Canada

Board Member

Vancouver

ZK

Zubair Kerami

Manager, Talent Acquisition

Board Member

Detroit

EH

Eric Haener

Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition and Onboarding

Board Member

Calgary

TK

Tony Kim

Director, Talent Acquisition & Candidate Experience

Board Member

Indianapolis

KM

Kyle Mates

Recruiting and Employee Engagement Manager

And 646 more!

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Events

Grow Your Team - How to Put Growth in Action
National Webinar
Learn how Talent Acquisition Leaders and grow and develop your team's skillsets
Talent Topics: A networking opportunity and panel dis...
Saint Louis: St. Louis
A networking lunch and panel discussion with leaders based here in St. Louis to discuss hot topic...
How Can TA Add Value During A Hiring Freeze?
National Webinar
A TALK member led discussion on how a TA department can effectively navigate an economic downturn.
Ghosting: Improving Engagement During the Recruitment...
National Webinar
A TALK member led discussion on ghosting and improving engagement during the recruitment cycle.
Best Practices for Contract Workforce Management
National Webinar
A TALK member led discussion on contingent/contract workforce programs.
(PAST EVENT)
Negotiating and Closing Strategies
National Webinar
A TALK member led discussion on negotiating and closing candidates.
(PAST EVENT)
The Evolution of TA - Beyond the Requisition, Talent ...
National Webinar
Come discuss strategic & tactical approaches to building & nurturing a Talent Community, and prov...
(PAST EVENT)
Running an RFP Process
National Webinar
A TALK member led discussion on the essentials of running an RFP.
(PAST EVENT)
Inclusivity: In Your Recruitment Process and the Work...
National Webinar
A TALK member led discussion on diversity and inclusion in the workplace and the recruitment proc...
(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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