Annette Sarlatte Matsu (She,Her)
About Annette Sarlatte Matsu (She,Her)
Annette Sarlatte Matsu serves as the DEI Lead at Climate in San Francisco, California, since 2022. She has extensive experience in diversity and inclusion roles, having previously worked at Climate in various capacities and at other organizations such as Dolby Laboratories and OpenTable.
Work at The Climate Corporation
Annette Sarlatte Matsu has held multiple roles at The Climate Corporation since 2014. She began as a Recruiting Coordinator for nine months, followed by a three-year tenure as a Technical Sourcer from 2015 to 2018. Matsu then served as a Diversity & Inclusion Specialist and Recruiter for one year, from 2018 to 2019. She continued her focus on inclusion and diversity as an Inclusion & Diversity Specialist from 2019 to 2021. In 2021, she transitioned to the role of I&D Lead, which she held until 2022. Currently, she serves as the DEI Lead, focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Annette Sarlatte Matsu earned a Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) from San Jose State University, where she studied from 2008 to 2010. Prior to that, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Romance Languages from New York University, completing her studies from 2003 to 2006. Her educational background supports her expertise in diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as recruitment and staffing in various organizations.
Background
Matsu began her professional career with various roles in staffing and recruitment. She worked as a Receptionist at Korn/Ferry International from 2011 to 2012 and as a Temp at Career Group Inc. for six months in 2011. She also served as a Recruiting Coordinator at OpenTable for six months in 2012. Her early experiences laid the foundation for her subsequent roles at The Climate Corporation, where she focused on inclusion and diversity.
Previous Positions
Before her current role at The Climate Corporation, Annette Sarlatte Matsu held several positions that contributed to her professional development. She worked at Dolby Laboratories as a Staffing Coordinator from 2013 to 2014. Additionally, she held various roles at The Climate Corporation, including Technical Sourcer, Diversity & Inclusion Specialist, and I&D Lead. Her experience spans over a decade in recruitment and diversity initiatives across different organizations.