Wandie Toledo Bethune

About Wandie Toledo Bethune

My career has been guided by a simple belief: organizations perform better when people feel seen, supported, and connected to real opportunity.Over the past 15+ years, I’ve worked across financial services, technology, professional services, and large global consumer brands—building recruiting strategies, early career pathways, and talent programs that align business goals with long-term workforce health. My work sits at the intersection of talent strategy, employer brand, and outreach, where thoughtful design meets practical execution.I’m drawn to complex problems that require both structure and empathy. Whether designing enterprise-wide recruiting solutions, building early-career and community partnerships, or advising leaders through change, I focus on turning fragmented efforts into cohesive, scalable talent ecosystems. I’ve partnered with leaders across the U.S, EMEA, and APAC to translate global vision into locally relevant approaches—balancing consistency with cultural nuance.Along the way, I’ve: • Built and led early career and emerging talent strategies that resulted in hundreds of hires and stronger retention • Designed and scaled global recruiting frameworks within large, matrixed organizations, including high-volume, brand-driven environments • Authored talent playbooks used by executives to drive alignment and consistency across regions • Developed campus, community, and industry partnerships that expanded access to underrepresented talent • Embedded inclusive practices across the talent lifecycle, from attraction through advancement • Advised and coached leaders on culture, engagement, and people development during periods of growth and transformationWhat matters most to me is impact that lasts beyond the hire. I care deeply about creating environments where people don’t just enter organizations—but grow, contribute, and belong once they’re inside.Today, I’m energized by work that blends strategy, innovation, and human-centered design. I’m especially interested in conversations at the intersection of talent, inclusion, leadership, and the future of work—and I enjoy collaborating with people who are building what’s next.If your work touches people, talent, or culture, we likely have more in common than you think.

Experience

1. VP, Recruiting Solutions & Outreach Manager

   PNC

   Dec 2025 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US

Education

• Bentley University

  BS, Marketing