Jalia Hines

Jalia Hines is a seasoned professional with a diverse skill set encompassing project management, strategic thought partnership, and storytelling. Specializing in the creation and expansion of impactful recruitment programs, she is dedicated to fostering organizational change through the promotion of equitable and inclusive hiring processes, retention strategies, and career development initiatives.

With a strong focus on candidate advocacy, Jalia is committed to dismantling barriers for historically marginalized talent. Her work revolves around formulating strategies for diverse pipeline management, advocating for fair hiring procedures, developing programs to accelerate student growth, forging community partnerships, offering consultation on retention strategies to executive teams, and positioning herself as a mentor to emerging industry leaders.

In her personal time, Jalia is an avid traveler, frequently exploring new countries and cities, with Barcelona being her latest destination. She has a passion for Flamenco dancing, enjoys Sparkling White Wine Sangria, and has a weakness for shopping at Primark. Additionally, she is an aspiring sommelière, relishing the opportunity to indulge in exquisite food and wine pairings.

Jalia Hines pursued her Bachelor's Degree from the State University of New York College at Buffalo and has gained professional experience at various organizations. She currently serves as a Talent, DEI, & People Consultant at People Function. Previously, she held roles such as University Recruiter & Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Program Manager at DoorDash, Campus Recruiter at Datadog, Early Talent Recruiter & Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Program Lead at Lyft, Recruiting Coordinator at Lyft, Program Coordinator at Black Girls CODE, Development & Institutional Giving at The Fresh Air Fund, and Program Fellow at Cool Culture.