Carissa Contestabile

Carissa Contestabile is an experienced university recruiter and talent acquisition professional currently serving as University Recruiter II at Duolingo since July 2020, where responsibilities include managing candidate interview logistics, enhancing the hiring process, and organizing university events. Prior to Duolingo, Carissa held roles at Uber from June 2017 to May 2020, including University Recruiter and Recruiting Coordinator, where essential duties involved implementing recruiting strategies and managing the interview process. Earlier experience includes serving as an I-9 Specialist at American Eagle Outfitters Inc. Carissa holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Slippery Rock University.