Teagan Knight
About Teagan Knight
Teagan Knight is a Strategic Business Development Representative at Handshake, where he focuses on optimizing talent acquisition strategies and promoting diversity in hiring. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and International Relations from Claremont McKenna College and has experience in M&A consulting and business development.
Work at Handshake
Teagan Knight serves as a Strategic Business Development Representative at Handshake, a position held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on optimizing early career talent acquisition strategies for Fortune 100 companies and federal partners. Her efforts contribute to enhancing the accessibility of job opportunities for students and alumni, aligning with Handshake's mission to democratize access to employment.
Education and Expertise
Teagan Knight earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Economics and International Relations from Claremont McKenna College, where she studied from 2015 to 2019. Additionally, she has participated in various study abroad programs, including studies in International Studies and Multilateral Diplomacy at the School for International Training, and Argentine Foreign Policy at Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina. Her academic background supports her strong qualitative and quantitative research skills, particularly developed during her time in M&A consulting at PwC.
Background
Teagan Knight has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles prior to her current position at Handshake. She was a Deals Strategy Associate at Strategy& from 2019 to 2021 in the San Francisco Bay Area. Earlier, she served as a Talent Ambassador at ServiceNow in 2018 and as a Lead Career Consultant at Claremont McKenna College from 2016 to 2019. She also gained experience as an External/Governmental Affairs Intern at the Cato Institute in 2017.
Achievements in Diversity and Inclusion
Teagan Knight is actively involved in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within talent acquisition processes. Her initiatives aim to enhance the representation of diverse candidates in hiring practices, contributing to a more equitable job market. This focus on DEI reflects her commitment to creating inclusive opportunities for students and alumni in their career pursuits.
Professional Development Activities
In her current role, Teagan Knight engages in business development activities that aim to democratize access to job opportunities for students and alumni. Her work involves collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance career pathways and ensure that all candidates have equal access to employment resources and opportunities.