Jenny Araque

About Jenny Araque

As the Founder and CEO of iRise Careers, I partner with businesses, individuals, schools, and communities to unlock potential and achieve transformative results. My work centers on delivering innovative HR and Career solutions through recruiting, coaching, consulting, and speaking engagements that drive measurable and long lasting impact. Services and Focus Areas: • HR and People Strategy Consulting specializing in recruiting and developing talent • Leadership and Career Coaching for individuals specializing in growth and transitions • Keynote Speaking and Workforce Development specializing in maximizing impact, purpose driven careers and workplaces, and inclusion topics for women, minorities, and veterans • Talent Development and Succession Planning specializing in scaling businesses and career advancement• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) specializing in recruiting, engaging, and developing talent• Employee Engagement and Culture Building focusing on inclusion for all Credentials: • Executive MBA – University of Georgia • B.S. in Psychology – Florida International University• Society for Human Resource Management – Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)• HR Management Certificate – University of Georgia• Bilingual: Native Spanish Speaker | Fluent in English and Spanish. Affiliations:• Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)• United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC)• Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GHCC)• Johns Creek Chamber of CommerceContact Info: https://linktr.ee/jennyaraqueElevating Careers. Inspiring Futures. Empowering You.Let’s Rise

Experience

1. Founder & Chief Executive Officer

   Irise Careers

   Apr 2025 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US

   Founded iRise Careers, an expert human resources and career solutions firm specializing in serving professionals, employers, colleges & universities, and communities-Deliver strategic HR consulting to corporate, nonprofit, and individual clients, specializing in talent strategy, workforce transformation, and scalable people solutions aligned with business growth. Partner with HRKS to deliver HR consulting services-Developed, launched, and implemented \"Ready to R.I.S.E.\" Career Readiness programming across high schools in the US. We partner with high school administration including college advising teams and student group leaders to deliver career readiness programming for students. Learn more: launched, and implemented \"Handshake to Hire\" programming for college students and professionals to empower them through critical career progression and transitions using an award winning and record breaking strategic framework as the foundation of the program along with HR expert tools and resources. Learn more: -Lead speaking engagements, workshops, and training on strategic HR and Career Development. Specialized programming for protected classes with a focus on women, people of color, and 40+-Built and launched Career360, an innovative SaaS platform offering personalized career management tools, AI-powered resources, and human coaching to drive clarity, confidence, and advancement. Learn more: more about iRise Careers: with Jenny: https://linktr.ee/jennyaraque

Education

• The University of Georgia

  Human Resources Management Certificate, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

• Florida International University

  Bachelor of Arts & Sciences, Psychology

  2006 — 2008

• University of Georgia - Terry College of Business

  Executive MBA, Business Administration and Management, General

• Florida State University

  Associate of Arts, Psychology

  2003 — 2005

Skills

• Legal Assistance
• Human Resources
• Onboarding
• Recruiting
• Employee Benefits
• Interviews
• Spanish
• Microsoft Office
• Outlook
• Training
• Fundraising
• Employment Law
• Benefits Administration
• Employee Relations
• Event Planning