Kalise Cook

About Kalise Cook

I lead Oscar Health’s sourcing function, having built the discipline from the ground up to support business, tech, clinical, and executive hiring. With a foundation in Talent Acquisition and complementary experience in Education, Social Services, and Digital Strategy, I bring a people-first, data-informed approach to recruiting.I’m known for being a trusted partner—able to align quickly with senior leaders, hiring managers, and stakeholders across the business. I focus on long-term hiring impact, not just short-term wins.Core Focus AreasSourcing Function Buildout: Designed and implemented Oscar’s sourcing infrastructure from scratch—developing workflows, systems, strategy, and team capability.Executive & Confidential Search: Manage critical, high-stakes searches with discretion and precision.Strategic Market Mapping: Deliver deep talent intelligence, competitive insights, and geographic/industry-specific mapping to inform hiring decisions.Full Lifecycle Flexibility: Lead sourcing while supporting full-cycle recruitment efforts when needed.TA Tech & Ops Leadership: Oversee sourcing tools, CRM/ATS implementation, and process optimization to enhance team performance.Hard-to-Fill & Niche Roles: Consistent success closing challenging searches through strategic targeting and candidate relationship building.Stakeholder & Vendor Management: Serve as the primary liaison for external partners and ensure cross-functional alignment internally.What I BelieveI believe sourcing is more than a function—it’s a strategic engine that fuels business growth. When built intentionally, sourcing not only fills roles but shapes company culture, drives inclusion, and unlocks access to transformational talent.

Experience

1. Talent Acquisition Sourcing Leader

   Oscar Health

   Nov 2021 — Present · Reading, PA, US

   Lead and mentor high-performing sourcing teams across business, tech, clinical, and executive functionsManage executive-level and confidential searches with discretion and strategic alignmentOwn and execute end-to-end sourcing strategies for high-volume, niche, and hard-to-fill rolesProvide full life cycle recruiting support, serving as both a leader and hands-on contributorOversee recruiting operations including process optimization, workflow design, and KPI trackingDrive TA tech stack initiatives (CRM, ATS, sourcing tools) to improve efficiency and scalabilityBuild and implement scalable sourcing frameworks aligned to business growth and hiring needsServe as subject matter expert and coach on sourcing tools and CRM platforms to enhance adoption and performancePartner with recruiting leads, hiring managers, and recruiter-for-recruiter teams to ensure alignment with workforce planningManage relationships with TA vendors and external partners, focusing on performance, value, and ROIConduct market mapping and gather competitive intelligence to inform talent strategyCollaborate with recruitment marketing to design and launch high-impact sourcing campaigns

Education

• Villanova University

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Human Services with minors in Psychology and Sociology.

  2004 — 2008

• Alvernia University

  Post Graduate credits towards Masters in Education with Elementary/ Special Education Certification, Special Education and Teaching

  2010 — 2011

• Alvernia University

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration, Management and Leadership

  2013 — 2015

Skills

• Career Development
• Recruiting
• Leadership
• Event Planning
• Leadership Development
• Special Education
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Ats
• Communication
• Public Speaking
• Customer Service
• Nonprofits
• Case Management
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Coaching
• Classroom Management
• Research
• Community Outreach
• Team Building
• Program Development
• Management
• Microsoft Word
• Team Leadership
• Microsoft Office
• Mental Health
• Social Networking
• Teaching
• Strategic Planning
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Social Media
• Fundraising
• Sourcing
• Negotiation
• Educational Leadership
• Mentoring
• Applicant Tracking Systems