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Grace Ko

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📍 San Francisco Bay Area, United States

Grace Ko is a talent acquisition leader with over 15 years of experience, currently serving as Senior Director at LinkedIn. A Whitman College graduate, she leads hiring for corporate functions and global emerging talent. Colleagues describe her as an approachable, responsive, and exceptional leader dedicated to building innovative teams.

Grace is passionate about community engagement and celebrating her heritage. She actively supports community-building events, such as the Korean Centers Chuseok Festival, and participates in panels discussing AAPI career navigation. Her interest in cultural community dates back to her involvement in the Asian Cultural Association in college.

She recently hosted LinkedIns major Talent Connect Show for both the Americas and APAC regions.

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Experience
19 Years
Current Role
Member
Location
San Francisco Bay Area, United States
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Priorities

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AI in Recruiting
She notes that in the age of AI, all recruiting playbooks are outdated, highlighting the need for adaptability and AI fluency in the talent industry.
Diversity & Inclusion
Actively builds diverse teams and participates in events like AAPI Heritage Month panels to foster open dialogue and discuss community challenges and experiences in the workplace.
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Career

Work history

3-2025
Member
Chief
11-2023 - 5-2025
Senior Director, Talent Acquisition
LinkedIn
4-2022 - 11-2023
Director Talent Acquisition
LinkedIn
3-2013 - 4-2022
Senior Manager Talent Acquisition
LinkedIn
1-2012 - 3-2013
Lead Recruiter
TEKsystems
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Education
2004 - 2008
Bachelor of Arts
Whitman College
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Westview High School
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