“I had the pleasure of working with Kim at Zapier, where she was a standout leader in our talent organization. Kim played a pivotal role in scaling both our talent attraction and talent branding strategies. What truly set Kim apart was her openness to feedback and her willingness to experiment with new approaches. Kim consistently embraced innovation and smart risk-taking. She led with both confidence and humility, creating a culture of collaboration and continuous learning. On a personal level, Kim was instrumental in helping me grow. Her guidance and partnership sharpened my strategic thinking and elevated how I approached talent attraction. She was generous with her time and always took the opportunity to coach, support, and sincerely get to know others. Any team would be lucky to have Kim—she brings heart, brains, and vision to everything she does.”
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Zapier
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As a passionate advocate for people-first work cultures, I regularly share insights on topics that drive individual and organizational growth, including talent attraction, employer branding, remote work, job search strategies, professional development, team building, wellness, automation, and AI.
I’ve been honored to contribute to the conversation through podcasts, panels, virtual events, and written content, with recent features and engagements including:
- AMS Verified, HR…As a passionate advocate for people-first work cultures, I regularly share insights on topics that drive individual and organizational growth, including talent attraction, employer branding, remote work, job search strategies, professional development, team building, wellness, automation, and AI.
I’ve been honored to contribute to the conversation through podcasts, panels, virtual events, and written content, with recent features and engagements including:
- AMS Verified, HR Grapevine, and Jobgether (recognized publications)
- Virtual speaking sessions with The Muse/Fairygodboss, HR at the Table, and EBStars, among others.
Whether speaking at an event or writing for an industry publication, I aim to deliver practical, human-centered insights that help people and teams thrive.
Interested in collaborating or booking a session? Feel free to reach out via DM!
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All on Zapier Award
Zapier's People Leadership Team
Honored at the 2025 Zapier Summit for building impactful, fully self-serve solutions using Zapier, automating workflows and enhancing the candidate experience with tools we believe in and use every day.
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Best People Leaders in 2024
Purpose Jobs
I’m honored to have been recognized as one of Purpose Jobs' Top People Leaders for championing empathy-driven leadership, inclusive hiring, employee wellness, and professional growth.
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Employ Connect
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- PresentEmploy Connect is an exclusive network of ~300 of the most innovative talent acquisition & recruiting leaders across various industries. It is a place to trade strategies, share best practices, and meet with peers who are solving similar problems at their organizations. Shortly after joining the Employ Connect community, I had the pleasure of hosting a virtual session for 75+ incredible community members alongside my friend and colleague Nitin Moorjani, Director of Talent Operations at…
Employ Connect is an exclusive network of ~300 of the most innovative talent acquisition & recruiting leaders across various industries. It is a place to trade strategies, share best practices, and meet with peers who are solving similar problems at their organizations. Shortly after joining the Employ Connect community, I had the pleasure of hosting a virtual session for 75+ incredible community members alongside my friend and colleague Nitin Moorjani, Director of Talent Operations at Automattic. Together, we shared an overview of some of the AI recruiting tools we’re using, what they do well, and how teams can think critically about implementing them. We followed it up with an open conversation about AI’s impact on our industry, how it's shifting the way we work, and what it means for the future of talent acquisition. Whether you’re just starting to explore AI or already experimenting with tools in your workflow, we hope this conversation offers something valuable. 🎥 See the link below to watch the full session, and feel free to reach out if anything sparks ideas or questions! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QL7DBgEw6Th1EuNAZDtos_Tu1zZCwAbL/view
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