Benita Lao

Benita Lao is an accomplished Senior Recruiter currently on maternity leave from Everlaw, where support is provided to the Sales organization. With a diverse recruitment background, Benita has previously served as a Staff Recruiter at Rivian, focusing on general and administrative roles, and worked as a Talent Partner at Hinge Health, leading recruitment across various teams. As a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner at TripActions, Benita played a pivotal role in scaling the company from 60 to over 1000 employees globally, notably expanding the Customer Success organization. Early career experiences include recruiting positions at Wish and Gung Ho! Gourmet Pizza, along with a receptionist role at UC Berkeley's Educational Opportunity Program. Benita holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of California, Berkeley.