Ciji Gardner

Ciji Gardner is a seasoned Talent Acquisition Leader currently serving as Director of Talent Acquisition at both Korn Ferry and Honeywell since November 2022. Prior to these roles, Ciji held significant positions at Cielo Talent from January 2018 to November 2022, including Client Services Director and Client Services Manager, focusing on transforming talent acquisition functions. Ciji's experience extends to INROADS as Regional Director for New York/New Jersey, where the emphasis was on developing underrepresented individuals for corporate leadership. Ciji's career also includes various roles at City University of New York and early positions at HIP Health Plan of New York, KCSA Strategic Communications, and Cigna. Ciji holds a Master of Education in Psychological Counseling from Teachers College, Columbia University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Journalism from the University of Maryland.