Amy Chen

Amy Chen is an experienced professional based in San Francisco with a diverse background in talent acquisition and recruiting.

She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Education from William & Mary and has also studied at the University of Virginia.

With a strong track record in talent acquisition, Amy has held key positions such as Vice President of Talent Acquisition at Pomelo, Director of Talent Acquisition at Square, and Global Head of Talent Acquisition at Afterpay.

Her expertise extends to roles in engineering recruiting leadership at Uber and recruiting positions at top companies like Facebook, Russell Tobin & Associates, and Kforce Inc.

Amy Chen played a pivotal role in scaling Afterpay from 100 employees in the US to over 1,500 globally, which eventually led to its acquisition by Block.

She is passionate about travel, Brené Brown, gluten-free desserts, historical nonfiction, and all things talent.

Amy's professional journey includes experience as a community manager at Givology, a general education classroom teacher at Fairfax County Public Schools, and various roles in talent acquisition, establishing her as a versatile and accomplished professional.