Maral Zonooz
About Maral Zonooz
Maral Zonooz serves as the Director of Talent Acquisition at the Obama Foundation, a position she has held since 2019. She previously worked as the Director of School Partnerships at OneGoal and spent 12 years at Sears Holdings Corporation in various human resources roles.
Current Role at Obama Foundation
Maral Zonooz serves as the Director of Talent Acquisition at the Obama Foundation. She has held this position since 2019, contributing to the organization's efforts in identifying and recruiting top talent. Her role involves developing strategies to attract diverse candidates and enhance the overall recruitment process within the foundation.
Previous Experience at OneGoal
Prior to her current role, Maral Zonooz worked at OneGoal as the Director of School Partnerships from 2016 to 2019. During her three years in this position, she focused on building relationships with schools and enhancing educational opportunities for students in Chicago, Illinois.
Career at Sears Holdings Corporation
Maral Zonooz spent 12 years at Sears Holdings Corporation, where she held the position of Talent Acquisition Program Manager in Human Resources. From 2004 to 2016, she was responsible for managing recruitment programs and initiatives that supported the company's staffing needs in Hoffman Estates, Illinois.
Education in Psychology
Maral Zonooz earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She attended the university from 2000 to 2004, gaining foundational knowledge in psychological principles that inform her work in talent acquisition and human resources.