Lisa Kondo
About Lisa Kondo
Lisa Kondo is a Senior Tech Recruiter specializing in Product, Design, and Engineering, with a focus on enhancing the candidate and client experience. She holds a BS in Marketing from the Fashion Institute of Technology and a Certificate in Diversity and Inclusion for HR from Cornell University.
Current Role at Handshake
Lisa Kondo serves as a Senior Tech Recruiter at Handshake, focusing on Product, Design, and Engineering roles. She has been with the company since 2022. In this position, she emphasizes enhancing the candidate and client experience throughout the recruiting lifecycle. Her approach integrates a commitment to workplace diversity and inclusion, ensuring that recruitment practices align with these values.
Previous Experience in Tech Recruiting
Prior to her current role, Lisa Kondo held several positions in tech recruiting. She worked at Blend as a Senior Tech Recruiter from 2020 to 2022, and at LendingClub from 2018 to 2020 in a similar capacity. Her experience includes recruiting for challenging skill sets such as Product Management, Design, Analytics, and Data Science. She also served as an Associate Partner and Executive Recruiter at Global Recruiters of San Francisco from 2013 to 2018.
Education and Certifications
Lisa Kondo earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from the Fashion Institute of Technology. She furthered her education by studying Diversity and Inclusion for HR at Cornell University, where she achieved a certificate in 2020 after an 11-month program. This educational background supports her focus on fostering successful relationships in recruitment.
Focus on Data-Driven Recruiting
Lisa Kondo advocates for the use of data to inform recruiting decisions. She believes that leveraging data can enhance the effectiveness of recruitment strategies and improve the overall experience for candidates and hiring teams. This focus aligns with her commitment to elevating the recruitment process beyond traditional methods.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Lisa Kondo thrives in environments that prioritize workplace diversity and inclusion. Her passion for these values informs her recruiting practices, as she aims to create equitable opportunities for all candidates. This commitment is evident in her approach to building relationships with hiring teams and candidates alike.