Kristen Fife is a seasoned recruiter with over two decades across organizations ranging in size from startups to Fortune 50 employers. A recognized SME on topics related to hiring and recruiting practices, she has been a keynote speaker and panelist for organizations such as the Society for American Business Editors and Writers, The University of Washington, Seattle University, WA State Worksource (unemployment bureau), The Product Management Consortium, SourceCon, and the Seattle GSBA. She has contributed to multiple publications, including having a column annd blogging on the Seattle Times ("Recruiter's Inbox"); the University of WA Continuing Education, Jobscan, and others.