Margaret Briseño

Margaret Briseño is an experienced talent acquisition and human resources professional currently serving as the Head of People at Semgrep, where the focus is on enhancing software security accessibility. With a robust background that includes a role as Human Resources Business Partner at thredUP, which culminated in an IPO, Margaret has demonstrated expertise in recruiting, people operations, and HR functions across various organizations. Past experiences include leadership positions at JUST and thredUP, where significant recruitment achievements were noted, such as supporting large-scale hiring initiatives and collaborating closely with finance and engineering teams. Margaret holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Writing from DePauw University and completed additional coursework at UC Berkeley Extension.