Essence Royal

Essence Royal is a seasoned professional in talent acquisition and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) with extensive experience in high-profile organizations. Currently serving as a Senior Equality Talent Attraction Partner at Salesforce, Essence specializes in innovative sourcing strategies to enhance representation and candidate experience. Previous roles include Director of Employee Experience and DEI at Innova Solutions, where Essence implemented inclusive workplace strategies, and Senior Recruiter at Salesforce, focusing on equitable hiring practices. In earlier positions at Alteryx, Paychex, and various executive recruitment firms, Essence demonstrated a consistent track record of exceeding recruitment goals and fostering diversity. Essence holds a degree in Business Management from the University of Maryland Global Campus and is a certified Trailhead Ranger from Salesforce.