Cassie Veres

Cassie Veres is a seasoned professional in talent development and learning, currently serving as Sr. Director of Talent Development & Learning at Upwork since January 2024. Previously, Cassie held the position of Director of Learning and Talent Management at Convoy Inc, where significant contributions included establishing the company's first learning and development team and scaling talent management processes. Cassie's extensive experience at Amazon involved roles as Head of Executive Development and Manager of Retail Leadership Development, where impactful training programs were developed for a vast workforce. Prior positions at Target encompassed leadership development and talent management, showcasing further expertise in designing innovative learning experiences. Cassie began her career as a Teacher's Assistant and Research Assistant at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business, complementing a Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Studies.