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Kelli Mason

Chief People Officer at Recidiviz

New York City Metropolitan Area

Invests in

Stages:

Locations:

  • Min Investment:

    $100,000.00
  • Max Investment:

    $1,000,000.00
  • Target Investment:

    $550,000.00

Education

Work Experience

2023

  • Chief People Officer

    2023

    Using modern data infrastructure and thoughtful product design, Recidiviz helps safely and permanently reduce incarceration and improve outcomes for justice-impacted individuals and communities.

2021

  • Co-Founder

    2021

    Incubated by Notley, JobSage is an employee opinion platform that brings transparency to the things that matter most to jobseekers: inclusive workplaces, opportunities for growth, a sense of purpose, meaningful feedback, and flexibility. Together, we are shaping the future of belonging at work.

2023 - 2023

  • Head of People Operations

    2023 - 2023

    Skylight is a digital consultancy using design and technology to help government agencies deliver better public services. https://skylight.digital/

2019 - 2022

  • Partner, VP of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

    2019 - 2022

    - Identified and evaluated investment opportunities, primarily with founders from underrepresented backgrounds - Advised portfolio companies on building effective workplace policies and handling employee concerns - Collaborated with portfolio companies to improve their employer brands and diversify their candidate pipelines - Created and delivered internal and external trainings on a variety of DEI-related topics

2018 - 2019

  • VP of People

    2018 - 2019

    - Partnered with the CEO and COO to define and execute on a cohesive vision for recruiting and retaining top talent on a startup budget - Partnered with department heads to develop and promote policies and practices that would increase employee engagement and decrease regrettable turnover - Formed strong relationships with organizations like Women in Data Science to build our employer brand and diversify our candidate pipeline

2016 - 2018

  • Head of People / Head of Diversity and Inclusion

    2016 - 2018

    - Defined and executed on recruiting and HR strategy as company's first Head of People Operations - Built and helped lead recruiting program that sourced, interviewed, hired, and onboarded over 300 employees in 2 years - Developed and implemented interview training tools to eliminate bias and increase diversity and inclusion in hiring - Spearheaded company's first performance management process, employee recognition programs, internal communications, headcount forecasting, office expansion, and more

  • Co-Founder

    2014 - 2016

    - Co-founded data-driven strategy firm that consults clients on how to effectively recruit, retain, and promote diverse employees and build inclusive workplaces - Recognized in Forbes 30 Under 30 list for thought leadership in diversity and inclusion

2013 - 2014

  • Employee Benefits & Compensation Attorney

    2013 - 2014

    - Drafted equity incentive plans, stock option agreements, and capitalization tables - Reviewed and structured employment and separation agreements - Analyzed and advised on employee benefit-related issues in connections with financings, mergers, and acquisitions

2012 - 2013

  • Corporate Attorney

    2012 - 2013

    - Reviewed and drafted documents for mergers, acquisitions, financings, and securities offerings - Drafted corporate governance compliance trainings for clients’ boards and leadership - Created guidelines on the delivery of legal services in countries with human rights restrictions