Merete Geohagen

Merete Geohagen, SHRM-SCP, has a diverse range of work experience in talent acquisition, recruitment, program management, and training and development. They are currently serving as the Director of Talent Acquisition at TNTP. Prior to this role, they worked as a Senior Teacher Recruitment Manager at the NYC Department of Education, where they successfully implemented targeted recruitment strategies and increased diversity of teaching applicants. They also held positions at KIPP New Jersey, Points of Light, CFY, Medtech, Year Up, The Posse Foundation, New York University, and College Summit, where they gained experience in areas such as career and alumni services, instructional facilitation, and workshop coordination. Overall, Merete Geohagen has demonstrated a strong commitment to professional development and supporting individuals in their educational and career goals.

Merete Geohagen, SHRM-SCP, holds a Master's degree in Educational Leadership, Politics, and Advocacy from New York University. Merete also obtained a B.S. in Community Regional Development from the University of California, Davis. In addition to their academic achievements, they hold certifications in Strategic Human Resources from LinkedIn and is a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) certified by SHRM, obtained in September 2020.