Chen Song
About Chen Song
Chen Song is the Director of Talent Development and HRBP at Credit Karma, where he has worked since 2021. He has a diverse background in education and talent development, with previous roles at Tulsa Public Schools, Teach For America, and Cisco.
Current Role at Credit Karma
Chen Song serves as the Director of Talent Development and HR Business Partner at Credit Karma, a position held since 2021. In this role, Chen focuses on enhancing talent development strategies and aligning human resources initiatives with business goals. The position is based in Oakland, California.
Previous Experience at Credit Karma
Prior to the current role, Chen Song held multiple positions at Credit Karma. Chen worked as a Talent Development Specialist from 2018 to 2019, followed by a promotion to Manager of Talent Development from 2019 to 2020. Chen's experience at Credit Karma spans various aspects of talent development, contributing to the organization's growth.
Teaching and Educational Leadership Background
Chen Song has extensive experience in education, having worked at Tulsa Public Schools as a Science Teacher and later as Department Chair from 2012 to 2015. Additionally, Chen served in various roles at Teach For America, including Corps Member Advisor and Manager of Teacher Leadership Development, from 2013 to 2016. This background emphasizes Chen's commitment to educational development and leadership.
Educational Qualifications
Chen Song holds multiple degrees. Chen earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from Rutgers University, both completed between 2008 and 2012. Chen further advanced education by obtaining a Master’s Degree in Education Administration and Curriculum Supervision from the University of Oklahoma from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, Chen achieved a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business from 2016 to 2018.
Consulting Experience
In 2017, Chen Song worked as a People Planning, Design, and Analytics Consultant at Cisco for a brief period of three months. This role involved analyzing and designing people strategies to enhance organizational effectiveness.