Laura Fruen
About Laura Fruen
Laura Fruen serves as the Director of Talent Acquisition at Kalderos, bringing extensive experience from previous roles at Mixlab, OtterBase, and STATS LLC. She is also an advocate for animal welfare and actively participates in the Chicago tech community.
Current Role at Kalderos
Laura Fruen serves as the Director of Talent Acquisition at Kalderos, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on developing and implementing talent acquisition strategies to attract top talent. Her experience in recruitment and talent management positions her to effectively lead initiatives that enhance the company's workforce.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Prior to her current role, Laura held the position of Director of Talent Acquisition at Mixlab for eight months in 2022. She also worked at Farmer's Fridge as Manager of Talent from 2019 to 2021 and served as Principal Technical Recruiter at Trunk Club from 2018 to 2019. Her background includes significant experience in technical recruitment and talent management across various organizations.
Educational Background
Laura Fruen earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government from the University of Southern California, completing her studies from 2004 to 2008. She later achieved a Master of Science in Human Behavior from the same institution, studying from 2009 to 2010. Additionally, she participated in a program at IES Barcelona in 2007.
Community Engagement and Advocacy
Laura actively engages with the Chicago tech community, fostering connections and collaborations. She is involved with the #HIREBLACK Initiative as an Ally, where she has been ready to mentor since 2020. Her advocacy extends to animal welfare, reflecting her commitment to ethical causes and community involvement.
Career Progression and Roles
Laura's career spans various roles in human resources and talent acquisition. She began as an HR & Contracts Coordinator at Spark Networks from 2011 to 2013, then transitioned to Berco's Popcorn as COO from 2013 to 2014. She worked as a Talent Manager at OtterBase from 2014 to 2016 and as a Senior Technical Recruiter at STATS LLC from 2016 to 2018, showcasing her diverse experience in the field.