Brooke Richardson, Sphr
About Brooke Richardson, Sphr
Brooke Richardson, Sphr, is a human resources professional with extensive experience in talent acquisition and people operations. She has worked for several companies, including Canonical and Twitch, and holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Iowa.
Work at Canonical
Currently, Brooke Richardson serves as a Human Resources professional at Canonical, a role she has held since 2023. In this position, she focuses on enhancing the candidate experience and implementing strategies for long-term talent planning. Her work involves fostering strong partnerships between talent and people teams, ensuring that the recruitment process aligns with the company's goals.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Before joining Canonical, Brooke Richardson held several key positions in human resources. She worked at Twitch as Director of Talent Acquisition from 2022 to 2023, and at GoodTime.io as Head of Talent from 2021 to 2022. Additionally, she served as Manager of People and Talent Operations at Clover Network, Inc. from 2019 to 2020, and as HR Manager at Core Principles Consulting from 2017 to 2019.
Education and Expertise
Brooke Richardson earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Iowa, where she studied Psychology and Business Administration. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in industrial organizational psychology, which she utilizes to reduce bias in the selection process and create equitable approaches to talent acquisition.
Background and Personal Values
Raised on a small farm in Iowa, Brooke Richardson values the importance of community and collaboration. She emphasizes the significance of friends, waffles, and work, with work being her third priority. This perspective informs her approach to human resources, where she aims to create a supportive and inclusive environment for all employees.
Achievements in Talent Acquisition
Throughout her career, Brooke Richardson has demonstrated a commitment to enhancing candidate experiences and implementing sustainable talent acquisition strategies. Her experience in blended recruitment and human resources roles has equipped her to address complex technical hiring needs while fostering strong partnerships between various teams.