Yari Garcia
About Yari Garcia
Yari Garcia is a recruiter at ConvertKit, specializing in technical, product, and design roles. With a strong background in diversity and inclusion initiatives, Garcia has held various recruiting positions at notable companies, including Heap and The Knot Worldwide.
Work at ConvertKit
Yari Garcia has been employed at ConvertKit as a Recruiter since 2022. In this role, Yari focuses on sourcing candidates for various positions, particularly in technical, product, and design roles. Yari's responsibilities include enhancing talent branding and improving people operations within the company.
Previous Experience in Recruitment
Before joining ConvertKit, Yari Garcia worked at Heap as a Technical Recruiter from 2021 to 2022. During this time, Yari specialized in recruiting for technical positions. Yari also co-founded the Unidos @ Heap employee resource group (ERG) in 2022, promoting inclusivity within the organization. Prior to Heap, Yari served as a Corporate Recruiter at The Knot Worldwide from 2020 to 2021, where the focus was on technology roles.
Educational Background
Yari Garcia studied at The City College of New York, where Yari earned a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature with a concentration in Creative Writing. Additionally, Yari attended Binghamton University, obtaining a Master's degree in Biology/Biological Sciences. This diverse educational background supports Yari's recruitment expertise.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Yari Garcia is passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace. Yari actively promotes diversity and inclusion initiatives within the tech recruitment space. This commitment is reflected in Yari's previous role as Co-Chair of the Black@TKWW ERG at The Knot Worldwide, where Yari worked from 2019 to 2021.
Specialization in Technical Recruitment
Yari Garcia specializes in recruiting for technical, product, and design roles, with a strong focus on sourcing candidates for Software as a Service (SaaS) companies. This specialization allows Yari to effectively identify and attract top talent in a competitive market.