From the Community: Why this Nominee Stands Out

“On behalf of our team, I am proud to nominate Jill Westberg for the RippleMatch Exceptional Leader Award. Jill is a visionary leader who has redefined what early career hiring looks like at our organization. She has not only championed the importance of early talent but has also led our transformation into a truly global early careers team—expanding our reach across the U.S., Puerto Rico, and India.
Jill consistently advocates for the voice of the next generation, ensuring our strategies reflect their values and expectations. Under her leadership, we’ve expanded beyond traditional corporate, sales, and tech roles to include clinical, cybersecurity, and analytics—areas where Gen Z talent is eager to make an impact. This expansion reflects Jill’s ability to anticipate workforce trends and align them with organizational goals.
She has influenced strategy by embedding data-driven decision-making into our hiring processes, using insights to secure leadership buy-in and evolve our approach to candidate engagement. Jill also ensures our team remains agile and informed by staying attuned to industry trends and regularly participating in thought leadership forums, including Gen Z-focused events hosted by RippleMatch.
What truly sets Jill apart is her people-first leadership. She leads a team of nearly 50 early career TA professionals and still makes time for regular 1:1s with each team member. Her commitment to mentorship and development fosters a culture of trust, inclusion, and innovation. Jill is not only a fierce advocate for her team—she is a catalyst for change in how we connect with and empower the next generation of talent.”