Alyssa Tecson

About Alyssa Tecson

I’m a passionate Talent Acquisition professional with 5+ years of experience in building, scaling, and leading people-first hiring strategies across healthcare, education, and mission-driven sectors. Currently serving as a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, I’ve driven a 22% reduction in vacancy rates, expanded recruitment operations across 9 schools, and led efforts to hire high-impact leadership roles — all while mentoring staff and maintaining performance through organizational shifts.With an MBA/MHA and a strong foundation in both clinical and administrative environments, I bring a strategic, systems-based approach to solving workforce challenges. My work goes beyond filling roles — I aim to shape inclusive, values-aligned teams that support long-term growth and culture.I thrive at the intersection of people, purpose, and process — whether it’s scaling recruitment pipelines, leading partnerships, or advising on workforce development. I’m now seeking opportunities to step into a leadership role where I can drive organizational impact, empower recruitment teams, and help shape the future of talent strategy.Let’s connect — especially if you love talking recruitment innovation, growth strategy, or how to build teams that make a difference.

Experience

1. Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

   Birch Family Services

   Feb 2023 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Lead full-cycle recruitment across education and healthcare verticals, supporting high-volume hiring for clinical, behavioral, and specialized education roles across multiple sites- Drive recruitment performance and consistency across teams by establishing best practices, refining sourcing strategies, and improving hiring outcomes- Act as a strategic partner to senior leadership, aligning talent acquisition strategy with workforce planning, hiring forecasts, and organizational growth goals- Reduced vacancy rates by 22%(30% → 8%) by implementing data-driven recruitment strategies and proactive pipeline development

Education

• The University of Texas at San Antonio

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Medical Humanities

  2016 — 2020

• Pfeiffer University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, MHA