Clarisce Tolston

Chief People Officer

Professional Overview
Clarisce Tolston is an accomplished human resources executive with over 15 years of experience driving talent acquisition, diversity and inclusion initiatives, and people strategy across the healthcare and technology industries. As the Chief People Officer at Higher Good Talent, she oversees all aspects of the company's talent management, employee development, and organizational culture. Clarisce is also serving as the Interim Vice President of Talent Acquisition for a confidential healthcare organization, leveraging her expertise to support their recruitment needs.

Experience Summary

Current Roles
Chief People Officer, Higher Good Talent (2023-01-01 to Present)

• Responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive people strategies to attract, engage, and retain top talent

• Spearheading diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives to foster a more inclusive and representative workforce

• Collaborating with cross-functional leadership to align talent management with business objectives and drive organizational growth

Interim Vice President Talent Acquisition, Healthcare (2022-12-01 to Present)

• Providing strategic guidance and hands-on leadership to the talent acquisition team of a leading healthcare organization

• Overseeing the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing and screening to onboarding and retention

• Implementing data-driven recruitment strategies to improve hiring efficiency and quality of hire

Career Progression
Prior to her current roles, Clarisce held various talent acquisition and diversity leadership positions at prominent healthcare and technology organizations, including:

• Head of Talent Acquisition at HealthTrackRx (2022-02-01 to 2023-01-01)

• Talent Acquisition Director, Diversity & Inclusion at AIDS Healthcare Foundation (2018-04-01 to 2022-06-01)

• DEI Talent Acquisition Director at AIDS Healthcare Foundation (2021-06-01 to 2022-05-01)

• Director Talent Acquisition at AIDS Healthcare Foundation (2018-01-01 to 2022-02-01)

• Talent Acquisition Manager at Molina Healthcare (2013-10-01 to 2018-03-01)

• Physician Recruitment Leader & Residency Liaison at Molina Healthcare (2016-05-01 to 2017-04-01)

• Senior Corporate Recruiter - Consultant at Microsoft (2008-10-01 to 2013-09-01)

Throughout her career, Clarisce has demonstrated a strong track record of driving organizational success through innovative talent strategies, fostering diverse and inclusive work environments, and aligning human capital with business objectives.

Academic Background
Clarisce holds a Bachelor's degree in Marketing from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).

Areas of Expertise

• Talent Acquisition and Recruitment Strategy

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program Development

• Organizational Culture and Employee Engagement

• HR Policy and Compliance

• Workforce Planning and Analytics

• Leadership and Change Management

Professional Impact

• Spearheaded the implementation of an AI-powered applicant tracking system at AIDS Healthcare Foundation, resulting in a 30% increase in hiring efficiency and a 20% improvement in candidate experience.

• Developed and launched a comprehensive diversity and inclusion program at Molina Healthcare, which led to a 15% increase in the representation of underrepresented groups in leadership roles.

• Partnered with cross-functional teams at Microsoft to design and execute a targeted recruitment campaign that attracted a diverse pool of talent, contributing to a 25% improvement in workforce diversity.

Conclusion
With her deep expertise in talent management, diversity and inclusion, and people strategy, Clarisce Tolston is positioned to drive transformative change and impact within the organizations she serves. Her demonstrated ability to align human capital with business objectives, foster inclusive workplace cultures, and deliver measurable results makes her a valuable asset in any leadership role.