Samara C.

Samara C. is an accomplished talent and recruiting operations professional currently serving as the Director of Recruiting Operations at Discord since December 2023. With extensive experience in the field, Samara held the position of Director of Recruiting Operations at Airtable from 2020 to 2022, where significant growth was achieved by expanding the workforce from 300 to over 1100 employees. Prior roles include Head of Talent Operations at Lyft, where a team of over 25 was built to enhance operational excellence, and key contributions to Airbnb in various capacities, including Recruiting Operations & Programs and Diversity Program Manager. Samara began a career at Facebook, managing hiring processes during its rapid expansion, and gained initial experience at Google as a Staffing Programs Coordinator. Educational background includes a BA in Communication and Spanish Studies from Santa Clara University. Additionally, Samara is a Limited Partner at MKT1, an early-stage investment fund focused on B2B startups.