Monica Kirst is an accomplished recruitment professional with a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Santa Clara University. Kirst has a diverse background in recruiting, having held various roles in several well-known organizations. She has worked as the Head of Recruiting Operations and Programs at Gusto, where she oversaw all recruiting efforts and designed programs to attract and retain top talent. Prior to this, Kirst served as a Recruiting Lead at Gusto, where she focused on technical recruiting. She has also worked as a Recruiter at Optimizely, where she recruited candidates for a range of roles. Kirst's background also includes experience at Google, where she held several positions, including Program Manager - Recruiting for Recruiting and Recruiting Coordinator. Before entering the recruitment field, Kirst worked as a Legal Assistant at Herzig & Berlese.