Sura Hussain
About Sura Hussain
Sura Hussain is a Product Marketing Lead with extensive experience in marketing roles across various companies, including LinkedIn and Grammarly. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Community and Regional Development from the University of California, Davis, and has studied Product Management and Data Analytics at General Assembly.
Current Role at Handshake
Sura Hussain serves as the Product Marketing Lead at Handshake, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for developing and executing marketing strategies that align with the company's product offerings. Her focus includes understanding customer needs and market trends to drive product adoption and engagement. Hussain's experience in product marketing supports her efforts to enhance Handshake's market presence.
Previous Experience at LinkedIn
Before joining Handshake, Sura Hussain worked at LinkedIn as a Product Marketing Manager from 2018 to 2020. During her tenure, she contributed to various marketing initiatives aimed at promoting LinkedIn's product features. Her role involved collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure effective communication of product value to users.
Background in Growth Marketing at Course Hero
Sura Hussain held multiple roles at Course Hero from 2015 to 2017, including Team Lead for Growth Marketing and Growth Marketing Manager. In these positions, she focused on driving user acquisition and engagement strategies. Her leadership in growth marketing contributed to Course Hero's expansion and visibility in the educational sector.
Education and Training in Product Management
Sura Hussain studied at General Assembly, where she completed a program in Product Management and achieved a certification in Data Analytics in 2017. This 11-month program equipped her with essential skills in product development and data-driven decision-making. Additionally, she is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Community and Regional Development with an emphasis on Environmental Policy Analysis and Planning at the University of California, Davis, which she has been studying since 2011.
Experience in Marketing and Brand Partnerships
Sura Hussain has a diverse background in marketing, having worked at Chegg Inc. as an Account Manager for Brand Partnerships from 2014 to 2015. She also served as the Head of Marketing at MissionU, which was acquired by WeWork, from 2017 to 2018. Her roles have involved managing marketing strategies and partnerships to enhance brand visibility and user engagement.