Sara Couto Velasco
About Sara Couto Velasco
Sara Couto Velasco is a People Operations Generalist at Expensify, where she has worked since 2016. She has a background in psychology and human resource management, and has contributed to various initiatives aimed at attracting diverse talent.
Work at Expensify
Sara Couto Velasco has served as a People Operations Generalist at Expensify since 2016. In this role, she has been instrumental in building an extensive university recruiting strategy to enhance Expensify's brand presence on diverse college campuses. She has also managed the concept creation and execution of events during the company's annual Offshore and Onshore trips, which have taken place in locations such as Uruguay, Italy, and Vietnam. Additionally, Sara has organized monthly in-office creative events aimed at maintaining company morale, including surprise delights and team-building activities. Her work includes developing and executing a strategic technical recruiting strategy to attract top software engineers with diverse backgrounds.
Education and Expertise
Sara Couto Velasco has a diverse educational background. She studied Psychology at Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, where she earned her Bachelor's degree from 2009 to 2013. She furthered her education at Sacred Heart University in 2014, focusing on Human Resource Management for 11 months. Sara also attended the University of California, Berkeley, where she achieved Graduate Certificates in both Project Management and Human Resource Management from 2015 to 2016. Her educational pursuits have equipped her with the skills necessary for her role in people operations.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Expensify, Sara Couto Velasco held the position of Office Manager at Congrega from 2011 to 2013 in the A Coruña Area, Spain. She also gained experience as an Intern at Jobr, Inc. for five months in 2016 in the San Francisco Bay Area. These roles contributed to her understanding of office operations and human resources, laying the groundwork for her subsequent career in people operations.
Collaboration with Organizations
Sara Couto Velasco has actively collaborated with organizations such as Women Who Code and Women Impact Tech. These collaborations focus on engaging and attracting diverse talent within the tech industry. Her involvement with these organizations reflects her commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.