Christina Garvey — Head of Talent
Early Careers Recruiting & Programs Leader passionate about building inclusive, high-impact pathways for the next generation of engineers and emerging professionals. With over a decade of experience in Talent Acquisition, University Recruiting, and Early Career Programs, I specialize in designing and scaling programs that connect purpose and people. At Fastly, I launched and grew our Engineering Internship Program, now ranked #1 on Vault’s 2026 Best Internships for Software Engineering & Development. Recognized as a 2025 Talent100 Rising Star, I’m driven by the belief that early-career initiatives should go beyond hiring, fostering mentorship, belonging, and long-term career growth for both talent and teams. My leadership approach is rooted in transparency, collaboration, and heart, with a focus on creating exceptional candidate and client experiences. Let’s connect and reimagine how early-career strategy, access, and impact can create magic!
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition and Early Career Development expert in the tech industry.
Location: Austin, Texas, United States
Experience: 19 yrs 9 mos
Skills
- Program Management
- Team Management
- Networking
- Professional Mentoring
- Advisory Boards
Career Highlights
- Launched top-ranked Engineering Internship Program at Fastly.
- Recognized as a Talent100 Rising Star in 2025.
- Passionate about fostering mentorship and career growth.
Work Experience
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