Aliyah Benton
About Aliyah Benton
Aliyah Benton is a Campus Recruiter at Varonis and the Founder and CEO of Thrive Women's Empowerment Incorporated, with a strong focus on Diversity & Inclusion.
Current Role at Varonis
Aliyah Benton is a Campus Recruiter at Varonis, based in Raleigh, North Carolina. She has been in this position since 2021. In her role, Aliyah is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with target colleges and universities to enhance campus recruiting efforts. Her efforts focus on integrating these institutions' students into the company's talent pipeline.
Previous Experience at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Before joining Varonis, Aliyah Benton worked as a Program Advisor for the Master of Arts in Educational Innovation, Technology, and Entrepreneurship at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She served in this role from 2019 to 2021, where she contributed to program development and student advisement in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Founder and CEO of Thrive Women's Empowerment Incorporated
Aliyah Benton is the Founder and CEO of Thrive Women's Empowerment Incorporated, a nonprofit organization based in North Carolina. Established in 2017, this organization focuses on mentoring undergraduate women by matching them with young professional mentors. Through virtual mentoring sessions and professional development workshops, Aliyah aims to help mentees grow as professionals and leaders. Thrive also organizes community service events to give back to the community.
Educational Background
Aliyah Benton earned a Master of Science in Human Resources Management and Services from the University of Southern California, where she attended from 2017 to 2019. Prior to that, she achieved her Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations/Image Management from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, completing her studies there from 2013 to 2017.
Professional Focus on Diversity & Inclusion
Throughout her career, Aliyah Benton has maintained a strong focus on Diversity & Inclusion. This commitment is evident in her current and previous roles across various organizations, including her contributions at Varonis, Intuit, and Thrive Women's Empowerment Incorporated. Her work involves creating inclusive environments and opportunities for diverse talents.