Yuqi McElfresh

Yuqi McElfresh is an experienced program manager specializing in talent acquisition and workforce management, currently serving as Program Manager for External Workforce MSP at Emerson since August 2025. Prior to this role, McElfresh held the position of Lead Talent Acquisition Partner at COPELAND and Emerson, where responsibilities included developing and executing recruiting strategies in various business sectors. A career in recruitment began at Graybar as a Recruiter and later included roles as Human Resources Representative and staff training intern at Shedd Aquarium. Academic credentials include a Master of Human Resources from Loyola University Chicago and a Bachelor of Science in Management from Purdue University.