Nena Coleman Gray

Nena Coleman Gray has a diverse work experience in the field of recruitment and human resources. Nena started their career as an Organizational Effectiveness Intern at Sears Holdings Corporation in 2008. Nena then gained experience as a Consulting Intern/Office Assistant at Otavala Consulting in 2008-2009. In 2011, they worked as a Human Resources Assistant at MV Transportation. Nena subsequently joined Lionbridge as a Recruiter from 2012 to 2014. Following this, they joined Nonprofit HR as a Talent Acquisition Consultant, where they worked from 2014 to 2019. At Nonprofit HR, they were later promoted to the position of Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant. Currently, they work at Howard Hughes Medical Institute, where they have held the positions of Senior Recruiting Partner and Lead Recruitment Partner, Internship Program since 2019.

Nena Coleman Gray, CDR, CSC, CSP, holds a Master of Science degree in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from The Chicago School, which was completed from 2007 to 2009. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Morgan State University, where they studied from 2003 to 2007. In addition to their academic achievements, Nena Coleman Gray has obtained various certifications, including the Textio Inclusive Recruiting Certification, Certified Diversity and Inclusion Recruiter from AIRS powered by ADP, Korn Ferry Interview Architect, Certified Search Consultant from the American Staffing Association, and Certified Staffing Professional, also from the American Staffing Association. The specific dates for their certifications are not provided.