Kerry Griffin
Chief Talent Officer
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Kerry Griffin serves as IZEA’s first-ever Chief Talent Officer (CTO), bringing over two decades of expertise in human resources, specializing in talent acquisition and organizational development. Her leadership is key to fostering a strong, inclusive workforce at the company as it moves into its next phase of growth. Prior to IZEA, Kerry was Chief Talent Officer at MERGE, where she played a pivotal role in navigating transformational business growth.
Kerry has a bachelor’s in advertising from the University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign and maintains her SPHR certification through HRCI.
She lives in the Chicago area with her husband, Jimmy, and their four children. A passionate advocate for working parents, Kerry has coached hundreds of parents on balancing career and family life.
Kerry Griffin serves as IZEA’s first-ever Chief Talent Officer (CTO), bringing over two decades of expertise in human resources, specializing in talent acquisition and organizational development. Her leadership is key to fostering a strong, inclusive workforce at the company as it moves into its next phase of growth. Prior to IZEA, Kerry was Chief Talent Officer at MERGE, where she played a pivotal role in navigating transformational business growth.
Kerry has a bachelor’s in advertising from the University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign and maintains her SPHR certification through HRCI.
She lives in the Chicago area with her husband, Jimmy, and their four children. A passionate advocate for working parents, Kerry has coached hundreds of parents on balancing career and family life.