Michael Russo

Michael Russo is a Senior Talent Acquisition and Candidate Attraction Leader with over a decade of experience in transforming recruitment marketing and employer branding strategies. Currently serving as Principal at MITRE, they lead the evolution of Talent Attraction functions, utilizing data-driven frameworks to enhance hiring efficiency and candidate satisfaction. Previously, Michael held leadership roles at Booz Allen Hamilton, where they directed global candidate attraction campaigns, and at Fannie Mae, where they launched the organization's first enterprise Employer Value Proposition. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing Management and Business Leadership from Virginia Tech, Michael is committed to fostering impactful and meaningful candidate experiences across competitive markets.