Alyssa Casden
About Alyssa Casden
Alyssa Casden serves as an HR Business Partner at The New York Times since 2019, bringing extensive experience in talent management and recruitment. She holds an MPA from New York University and has previously held leadership roles in various educational organizations.
Current Role at The New York Times
Alyssa Casden has been serving as an HR Business Partner at The New York Times since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for aligning human resources strategies with business objectives, supporting employee engagement, and fostering a diverse workplace culture. Her tenure at The New York Times spans five years, during which she has contributed to various HR initiatives within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Alyssa Casden holds a Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree from New York University, where she studied Policy and Non-profit Management from 2004 to 2006. She also completed her undergraduate studies at Skidmore College. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in public administration and human resources, enhancing her capabilities in her current role.
Previous Experience in Talent Management
Before joining The New York Times, Alyssa Casden held several significant positions in talent management. She worked at Teach For America as the Director of National Talent Recruitment from 2008 to 2012, where she focused on recruiting talent for the organization. She later served as Managing Director, HR Business Partner for the Human Assets & Diversity team at Teach For America from 2012 to 2016, contributing to HR strategies and diversity initiatives.
Leadership at East Harlem Tutorial Program
Alyssa Casden was the Managing Director of Talent at the East Harlem Tutorial Program from 2016 to 2017. In this role, she oversaw talent acquisition and development efforts, playing a key role in enhancing the organization's workforce. Her leadership contributed to the program's mission of providing educational support to the community.
Development Role at New Leaders for New Schools
Alyssa Casden worked as the Director of Development for the national development team at New Leaders for New Schools from 2006 to 2008. In this capacity, she was responsible for fundraising and development strategies, which supported the organization's efforts in improving educational leadership.