HR Maverick
Karissa Cooper
Karissa is the "People Person" who built her career non-traditionally in a variety of roles and industries where she has thrived in solving unique challenges and enhancing work cultures along the way. As a servant leader in the tech startup world, Karissa partners with executives to build and strengthen company culture and the employee experience through policies, programs, coaching, and other people & HR initiatives. She possess a true passion for creating inclusive practices and have a strong value of transparency in everything that she does. People-first, period.
What words of advice and encouragement would you give to someone just starting out in HR?
The only person who will know if you’re ready for a new role or to take the next step in your career is YOU. Advocate for yourself and never settle!
HR Maverick
Karissa Cooper
Karissa is the "People Person" who built her career non-traditionally in a variety of roles and industries where she has thrived in solving unique challenges and enhancing work cultures along the way. As a servant leader in the tech startup world, Karissa partners with executives to build and strengthen company culture and the employee experience through policies, programs, coaching, and other people & HR initiatives. She possess a true passion for creating inclusive practices and have a strong value of transparency in everything that she does. People-first, period.
What words of advice and encouragement would you give to someone just starting out in HR?
The only person who will know if you’re ready for a new role or to take the next step in your career is YOU. Advocate for yourself and never settle!
