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Margaret Briseño

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Member at Knoetic | CPOHQ
📍 San Francisco Bay Area, United States

Margaret Briseño is the Head of People at Semgrep, where she leads talent acquisition and people operations. A graduate of DePauw University with an SHRM-SCP certification, she specializes in helping mission-driven tech companies attract, retain, and motivate high-performing teams, drawing from her experience at thredUP through its IPO.

Her approach to work is deeply influenced by her background in journalism, which taught her to appreciate individual stories and ask thoughtful questions. Outside of work, Margaret is an avid athlete who enjoys swimming, biking, and running.

Unique fact: Margaret was a top 10 finalist for the "Best Internship on Earth, " showcasing her creative and ambitious nature.

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Experience
11 Years
Current Role
Member
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
San Francisco Bay Area, United States
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Strategic Hiring
As Head of People, she frequently posts about scaling the Semgrep team, with a focus on hiring key roles in sales, engineering, and for her own People Team.
Future of HR
After attending the Transform 2025 conference, she shared insights on the impact of AI in the workplace and the importance of creating experiential learning opportunities.
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Career

Work history

3-2023
Member
Knoetic | CPOHQ
5-2022
Head of People
Semgrep
1-2022 - 5-2022
Head of Talent Acquisition
Semgrep
10-2021 - 1-2022
Senior Recruiter
Semgrep
7-2020 - 10-2021
Human Resources Business Partner
thredUP
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Education
Bachelor of Arts - BA
DePauw University
3-2021 - 5-2021
Organization Development & Change
UC Berkeley Extension
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