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Tangela Lucas
Early Careers Recruiter
UnitedHealth Group
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.
“I am delighted to nominate Tangela Lucas for the Talent Innovator category. Tangela has consistently demonstrated creativity and innovation in connecting with Gen Z candidates, modernizing our early career recruiting efforts and enhancing the candidate experience.
Tangela has introduced several strategies and tools that have transformed our approach to recruiting Gen Z talent. Here are some of the key initiatives led by Tangela:
Virtual Engagement Platforms: Tangela has leveraged platforms like Brazen and Handshake to host virtual events and career fairs, allowing us to engage with candidates through chat, voice, and video interactions.
Inclusion & Belonging, and Invested Partners Initiatives: Tangela has been instrumental in partnering with the Global Inclusion & Belonging Office to engage in recruitment activities with key enterprise partners that offer access to early career talent on a national scale. This includes collaborating with minority-serving institutions (MSIs) and supporting an inclusive recruitment strategy.
Grassroots Engagement: Tangela has developed a comprehensive grassroots engagement strategy that includes connecting with multicultural student engagement centers, athletic departments, and student clubs and organizations. This approach has helped us build strong relationships with key faculty and staff, enhancing our presence on campus and fostering a diverse talent pipeline.
Innovative Campus Events: Tangela has organized high-impact events such as "Tacos and Conversations," wellness and meditation moments, and workshops on professional development and interview preparation. These events have not only attracted top talent but also provided valuable insights into our company culture and career opportunities.
Proactive Digital Outreach: Tangela has segmented the talent pool for proactive outreach about events, job postings, and exciting developments within our organization. This includes re-engaging pipeline candidates from previous seasons and collaborating with healthcare clubs to share events with their members.”
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