Kelli Mason
About Kelli Mason
Kelli Mason serves as the Chief People Officer at Recidiviz and co-founded Paradigm, a firm specializing in workplace inclusion strategies. She has a strong background in diversity, equity, and inclusion, recognized by Forbes in their 30 Under 30 list in 2015.
Work at Recidiviz
Kelli Mason serves as the Chief People Officer at Recidiviz, a role she has held since 2023. In this position, she focuses on enhancing workplace culture and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the organization. Her leadership aims to align human resources strategies with the company's mission to reduce recidivism through data-driven insights.
Education and Expertise
Kelli Mason earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Stanford Law School, where she studied from 2009 to 2012. Prior to that, she completed her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in History at Rice University, graduating cum laude in 2008. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within various industries.
Background
Kelli Mason has a diverse professional background that spans law and human resources. She began her career as a Corporate Attorney at Jones Day in 2012, later transitioning to Fenwick & West as an Employee Benefits & Compensation Attorney. Her experience in legal roles informs her approach to workplace policies and employee relations.
Achievements
In 2015, Kelli Mason was nationally recognized in the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for her contributions to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the legal and tech sectors. Additionally, she co-founded Paradigm, a firm specializing in workplace inclusion strategies, and has played a crucial role in scaling a venture-backed startup's workforce significantly within a short timeframe.
Previous Positions and Contributions
Before joining Recidiviz, Kelli Mason held several significant roles, including Head of People and Head of Diversity and Inclusion at FabFitFun from 2016 to 2018, and Partner, VP of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Notley from 2019 to 2022. She also co-founded JobSage in 2021, where she advises on employee transparency and workplace insights.