Melissa Dejong Hardy

Melissa DeJong Hardy is an experienced talent acquisition professional with a focus on recruiting for various teams across multiple industries. Currently serving as a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner at Canva since July 2023, Melissa manages hiring for Sales, Sales Enablement, and Customer Success teams across multiple regions including Austin, SF, UK, EMEA, and Australia. Prior roles include Senior Recruiter and Recruiter at Outreach, where responsibilities spanned full-cycle recruiting for Go-To-Market positions, and Talent Acquisition Specialist at A Cloud Guru, focusing on diverse roles in Marketing, Sales, and Customer Success. Melissa also has an extensive background in recruitment from positions held at Aceable, The LIVESTRONG Foundation, and as a co-owner of a photography business, showcasing a blend of recruitment and leadership skills. Melissa holds a Bachelor's degree in Marketing from Gardner-Webb University.