Carmela Escarez
About Carmela Escarez
Carmela Escarez is a University Recruiter at SentinelOne with a background in talent development and a passion for diversity and inclusion.
Professional Title
Carmela Escarez serves as a University Recruiter at SentinelOne. With extensive experience in early talent recruitment and student advising, she has built a reputation for supporting and connecting young professionals with suitable career opportunities.
Previous Roles and Experience
Carmela Escarez has held numerous roles prior to her current position at SentinelOne. She worked at BitGo for six months in 2022 as an Early Talent Recruiter and served as a University Recruiter at Robinhood from 2021 to 2022. Before entering the corporate recruitment sphere, Carmela contributed to ScholarMatch as a College Advisor from 2020 to 2021 and a Program Associate from 2019 to 2020. Additional roles include Client Services at Paul Hastings, Peer Counselor at UCLA's Samahang Pilipino Education and Retention, and several assistant and coordination positions at UCLA.
Educational Background
Carmela Escarez is well-educated, having attained a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and International Development Studies from UCLA from 2014 to 2018. She also polished her policy analysis skills at UC Berkeley's Goldman School of Public Policy, where she was a Public Policy and International Affairs (PPIA) Fellow in 2017. Her foundational education was completed at Gabrielino High School, where she earned her High School Diploma in 2014.
Recruitment Philosophy and Interests
Carmela is driven by her passion for uplifting and developing talent, rooted in her experiences as a first-generation college graduate. She engages actively in mentorship, providing resources and strategic programming designed to support and retain early career talent. Diversity and inclusion are central to her philosophy, and she emphasizes creating a sense of belonging in the programs she oversees. Outside of her professional realm, Carmela enjoys various hobbies, including aspiring to be a barista, exploring photography and doodling, and enjoying diverse culinary experiences.
Personality and Skills
Carmela Escarez identifies as INFJ/ENFJ according to the MBTI personality framework and holds CliftonStrengths of Learner, Achiever, Strategic, Intellection, and Input. She is a self-improvement enthusiast, continuously working on building good habits and valuing different perspectives, cultures, and systems. Her varied interests and strengths illustrate her multifaceted personality, making her a dynamic professional in her field.