Cat Pedersen (she/her) is an experienced talent acquisition professional and program manager specializing in college recruiting and emerging talent strategy. Cat began her career in student affairs, working in student life at institutions such as Stanford University, before taking her skills corporate to oversee internship programs within the software industry. She is now the Manager of Emerging Talent Programs at Generac Power Systems, where she is responsible for early career hiring initiatives at the leading energy technology company. Over the years, she has been featured in Forbes, The Product League podcast, The Internship Show podcast, and various national conferences. In her free time, Cat loves to read, write, and snuggle her spoiled-rotten kitties.