Tonya Wessman
About Tonya Wessman
Tonya Wessman is a Talent Acquisition Operations Specialist at Socotra, where she has worked since 2022. She has a background in sociology and industrial-organizational psychology, and she actively participates in rugby while leading diversity and inclusion initiatives in her current role.
Work at Socotra
Tonya Wessman has been employed at Socotra as a Talent Acquisition Operations Specialist since 2022. In this role, she manages the full-cycle recruiting process for multiple roles and develops a robust intern program. She acts as a connection between HR and Operations to ensure onboarding excellence, integrating new hires into the company culture. Tonya collaborates directly with the Head of Talent to identify patterns and trends in the hiring market, which informs the recruitment strategy. Her work emphasizes a proactive approach to talent acquisition.
Education and Expertise
Tonya Wessman earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology: Law & Society and Human Rights from the University of California, Davis, where she studied from 2015 to 2017. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Arts in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Golden Gate University, studying from 2019 to 2021. Her academic background supports her expertise in talent acquisition and human resources, particularly in understanding organizational behavior and recruitment strategies.
Background
Before her current role at Socotra, Tonya Wessman held various positions that contributed to her expertise in talent acquisition and operations. She worked as an Operations Associate at Socotra for seven months in 2021 and as a People Operations professional at Academicly for five months in 2020. Additionally, she served as a Behavioral Therapist at Kids Overcoming, LLC, and as a Behavior Consultant at MULTIPLICITY THERAPEUTIC SERVICES, both roles enhancing her understanding of human behavior and development.
Achievements
In her current role, Tonya Wessman leads discussions on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) and manages special projects, including Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and culture programs. She utilizes data and analytics to optimize recruiting processes, demonstrating a commitment to a data-driven approach in talent acquisition. Her efforts in developing an intern program highlight her expertise in talent development and strategic recruitment.
Sports Involvement
Tonya Wessman plays in the Women's Premier League for rugby, reflecting her commitment to team sports and physical fitness. Her involvement in competitive sports complements her professional skills, showcasing her ability to work collaboratively and maintain a high level of physical and mental discipline.