Tia Younginger
About Tia Younginger
Tia Younginger is a Talent Associate at Mark43, specializing in recruiting, learning and development, and people operations. She has a background in education and international student advising, with experience in organizing events focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Work at Mark43
Tia Younginger has been serving as a Talent Associate at Mark43 since 2021. In this role, she focuses on recruiting, learning and development (L&D), people operations, and internal events. She has managed the full-cycle engineering internship program, enhancing the recruitment process for technical roles. Younginger is responsible for scheduling and evaluating LifeLabs sessions aimed at improving employee skills and engagement. Additionally, she created clearer technical interview standards to streamline the hiring process. She plays a key role in organizing semi-monthly company events with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives for over 250 employees.
Education and Expertise
Tia Younginger studied at New York University, where she focused on International Education from 2013 to 2014. She also holds a Bachelor's of Arts degree in Spanish Language and Literature and Anthropology from PennWest Clarion, which she completed from 2006 to 2010. Her educational background supports her expertise in talent acquisition and employee development, particularly in multicultural environments.
Background
Prior to her current role at Mark43, Tia Younginger accumulated diverse experience in various educational and operational roles. She worked as an International Student Advisor and Designated School Official (DSO) at Yeshiva University from 2017 to 2021. Additionally, she served as an instructor for the New Student Seminar for Graduate International Students at NYU Steinhardt in 2014. Younginger also worked as a Test Prep Teacher and Mentor at New Pathway Education & Technology Group in Shanghai, China, from 2015 to 2016, and as a University Relations Intern at Cultural Vistas in 2014.
Achievements in DEI Initiatives
At Mark43, Tia Younginger has actively contributed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. She has assisted in the formation of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to foster an inclusive workplace culture. Her role includes sourcing, scheduling, and evaluating company events that emphasize DEI, demonstrating her commitment to enhancing employee engagement and representation within the organization.