Teela Jackson

Teela is a seasoned HR executive with 25+ years in talent acquisition, known as “The HR Talent Guru.” As SVP at Talent Connections, she partners with C-suite leaders to place high-impact HR talent aligned with business goals. Her corporate background includes roles at Georgia-Pacific, Turner, and CIGNA. Teela is the first African American female President of SHRM-Atlanta, founder of its Rising Leaders Community, and a 40 Under 40 honoree. She holds an MBA from Mercer and a BA from UT–Martin.