Chiara Hughes
About Chiara Hughes
Chiara Hughes serves as the Director of People Operations at RevolutionParts, where she leads diversity and inclusion initiatives and focuses on talent development. With extensive experience in recruitment and a background in political science, she advocates for data-driven talent acquisition strategies.
Work at RevolutionParts
Chiara Hughes serves as the Director of People Operations at RevolutionParts, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she operates in a hybrid work environment based in Phoenix, Arizona. Hughes leads initiatives focused on diversity and inclusion, emphasizing the importance of fostering an inclusive workplace. She is dedicated to talent development and aims to drive operational excellence within the Talent and HR functions.
Previous Experience in Recruitment
Prior to her current role, Chiara Hughes accumulated extensive experience in recruitment. She worked as a Recruiting Manager at IO from 2012 to 2014. Before that, she served as a Recruiter at Synergy Seven from 2003 to 2006 and at Commercial Programming Systems from 2000 to 2003. Additionally, she was a Technical Recruiter at Robert Half Technology for one year in 1999. Most recently, she was the Head of Technical Recruiting at Carvana from 2016 to 2023.
Leadership Roles and Advocacy
Chiara Hughes has held leadership positions that emphasize her commitment to mentoring and supporting women in the tech industry. As Managing Director of Technology at HeadFarmer, LLC from 2014 to 2016, she focused on servant-leadership and positive support. Hughes advocates for using data to inform talent acquisition strategies, enabling informed decision-making in recruitment processes.
Educational Background
Chiara Hughes earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science and Government from Allegheny College, where she studied from 1992 to 1996. This educational background provides her with a foundational understanding of organizational dynamics and governance, which she applies in her professional roles.
Personal Interests
Outside of her professional responsibilities, Chiara Hughes enjoys live music, travel, and cars. These interests reflect her diverse personality and contribute to her well-rounded approach to both work and life.