Dionnica Gaston
Managing Director of Talent @Rev1 Ventures
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WORK HISTORY
Managing Director of Talent @Rev1 Ventures
Columbus, OH, US
Lead a nimble, data-driven team that will build, expand and manage Rev1 Ventures’ Talent Network from which to source and place an experienced and diverse pool of senior executives and leadership roles, primarily within Life Science and Enterprise Software companies. Work closely with the founders and leadership teams of Rev1 portfolio companies, providing best practices, tools, and advice to help them execute successful recruiting and retention strategies. •Manage Rev1’s Innovation Internship program, which builds and connects a pipeline of student talent within Central Ohio startups. •Lead Rev1’s own internal recruiting efforts to build and retain a passionate, high-functioning team focused on helping entrepreneurs and innovators build great companies. Manage inclusive engagement and retention strategies, including racial equity training initiatives.•Work cross-functionally with the broader Leadership Team to drive forward Rev1’s Inclusive Entrepreneurship strategy, with a focus on advocacy for a STEM-focused talent pipeline, strategic pipeline partnerships (ie: Aventi Enterprises), and Rev1-focused programs. This includes supporting the recruitment of experienced, culturally competent mentors/advisors for the Grow to Scale Mentor Program and serving on the grant committee for Rev1’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Grant Fund, focused on providing early funding high-growth companies led by women and people of color who may lack access to early friends and family funding.•Be a credible spokesperson and thought leader for Rev1 externally that helps to draw awareness and drive interest in Rev1’s Startup Studio and Talent Network.
EDUCATION
The University of Toledo
Bachelors of Arts and Sciences, Mass Communication/Media Studies
SKILLS
ABOUT DIONNICA GASTON
I’m a passionate, people-first talent leader with over 20 years of experience in human resources and talent acquisition — connecting visionary leaders with exceptional talent to drive growth, innovation, and inclusion.Throughout my career, I’ve built and led recruiting functions from the ground up, partnering with executives and founders to close critical talent gaps, scale organizations, and cultivate cultures where people and ideas thrive. As Managing Director of Talent at Rev1 Ventures, I lead strategies that attract and retain senior-level and executive talent across technology, product, and innovation-driven startups.My expertise spans the full spectrum of talent strategy — from executive search, workforce planning, and organizational design to DEI initiatives and leadership development. I’ve managed programs that placed 650+ diverse students into startups, increased team diversity by 30%, and built inclusive hiring frameworks that create lasting impact across teams and communities.What drives me most is helping people and organizations reach their full potential. I believe great companies start with great people — and that building inclusive, high-performing teams requires both strategy and heart.Let’s connect if you’re passionate about shaping the future of work, scaling teams, and driving meaningful change through people and purpose.
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