Yvette Ankunda

Yvette Ankunda is an HR and Talent professional with a strong focus on promoting inclusivity and equity in the workplace, particularly within the tech industry. She has a background in working with startups in the Bay Area and excels in fostering values-driven environments to empower employees.

Yvette Ankunda's experience includes onboarding over 200 new hires on two continents, managing benefits and immigration procedures, leading affinity groups, and recruiting for diverse talent and technical positions. She is passionate about creating spaces for communities of color in tech organizations and has actively contributed to employee resource group initiatives promoting diversity and mentorship.

Yvette Ankunda holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business. Her professional journey includes roles such as Strategic Initiatives Manager at Jopwell, HR Generalist and HR Coordinator at Iterable, and Technical Sourcer & Recruiting Operations at Wealthfront Inc. She has also been involved in various internships and volunteer roles focusing on diversity, inclusion, and community support.

Currently at Jopwell, Yvette Ankunda consults with Fortune 500 companies on enhancing diversity in hiring practices and establishing strategic partnerships with educational institutions and community organizations. Her dedication to creating more inclusive workplaces and fostering diversity continues to drive her impactful contributions to the HR and talent management field.