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Christina Ramirez
Campus Recruiter, Dental Hygiene
Heartland Dental
Nominated For: The Talent Innovator Award
This award recognizes the experienced early career professionals who are reimagining how companies connect with Gen Z talent. They challenge traditional thinking by introducing new strategies, platforms, and touchpoints to meet students where they’re at. Whether through technology, storytelling, or community-building, they’re closing the gap between how recruiting has always been done—and how it needs to evolve.
From the Community: Why this Nominee Stands Out
To be considered for the CRCAs, individuals had to be nominated by a peer, manager, colleague, or direct report. This quote was shared by the person who nominated this person for recognition, highlighting the impact and excellence they’ve demonstrated.
“Christina has transformed the traditional approach to campus recruiting by directly engaging with dental hygiene students and faculty. Recognizing that gatekeepers at dental hygiene schools often influence students' career paths, she has proactively built relationships with these key stakeholders. For instance, Christina hosts a variety of events, including Lunch & Learn events at Concorde Career Colleges in Dallas, creating an interactive platform for students to learn about opportunities at Heartland Dental. Christina's involvement in the partnership between Heartland Dental and Concorde Career Colleges to develop a co-branded campus demonstrates her commitment to innovative talent acquisition. This initiative aims to train up to 190 dental hygienists and assistants annually, directly addressing the industry's talent gap and providing students with clear career pathways. ”
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