Courtney Brooks
About Courtney Brooks
Courtney Brooks serves as the Vice President of Talent at Waterton, where she has been since 2023. With extensive experience in talent management and recruitment, she has held various leadership roles in the field, including positions at Peak Campus and Greystar.
Current Role at Waterton
Courtney Brooks serves as the Vice President of Talent at Waterton, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she oversees talent acquisition and management strategies, contributing to the overall growth and development of the organization. Her responsibilities include leading initiatives that enhance the recruitment process and improve employee engagement.
Previous Experience in Talent Management
Before joining Waterton, Courtney held various positions in talent management. She worked at Greystar as Director of Talent Acquisition from 2019 to 2021. Prior to that, she served as the Director of Talent Management at Peak Campus from 2017 to 2019 and as a Talent Manager at the same company from 2012 to 2017. These roles provided her with extensive experience in managing talent strategies and developing recruitment processes.
Education and Academic Background
Courtney Brooks studied at Wesleyan College and later attended Georgia State University - J. Mack Robinson College of Business, where she earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a concentration in Human Resources. This educational background has equipped her with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in her career in talent management.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives
Courtney co-chairs the Waterton Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee. In this capacity, she focuses on implementing initiatives that promote a diverse and inclusive workplace. Her work on the committee emphasizes the importance of equity in recruitment and employee development practices.
Involvement in Professional Committees
Courtney is an active member of the NAREIM Talent Planning Committee, participating in strategic discussions on talent planning in both 2022 and 2023. Additionally, she serves on the Waterton Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Committee, contributing to the organization’s strategies in these critical areas.