Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest Recruiter Spotlight: Meet Cristina!

Cristina is a Talent Acquisition Coordinator at PPPSW and has been a member of the Planned Parenthood family since July 2019.

Could you describe what you do?

As a member of the Talent Acquisition team I provide support to ensure the recruitment processes for all of our new hires is smooth and seamless.

What advice would you give a new employee for being successful at PPPSW?

There is a lot of new information you will be taking in, take a deep breath, ask questions, listen, and observe.

What advice would you give job seekers looking to start a career with PPPSW?

Research and learn about PPPSW, learn about our mission, vision, and workplace values.

What’s the one word you would choose to describe PPPSW, and why?

Inspiring! I am constantly in awe and inspired by those around me.

What is your greatest accomplishment at PPPSW?

Optimizing our applicant tracking system as well as our human resource management system to streamline out recruitment process while still having keeping out hiring process human.

What makes you proud to work at PPPSW?

The mission! More than anything, our mission gives me a sense of purpose beyond just having a job that I love. I love what I do and why I do it. PPPSW doesn’t just have a mission, we live by it and drive by it.

What are some of your favorite hobbies outside of work?

I am the happiest when I am at the beach and spending time with my family and friends. I have always loved candles, during quarantine I have spent my free time making candles in beautiful Mexican terracotta jars.