Meet Josephine de Graft-Johnson, a talent acquisition professional with 12 years of recruiting experience spanning both corporate and agency environments. Since beginning her recruiting career in 2014, she has developed a well-rounded perspective on the hiring process and the challenges organizations face when attracting and retaining top talent.

Throughout her career, Josephine has recruited across healthcare, nonprofit and international development, government, technology, construction, and professional services. Her experience includes recruiting both as an internal talent acquisition professional and through recruiting partnerships, supporting government agencies, international organizations, consulting firms, staffing agencies, and private-sector companies of varying sizes. This diverse background has given her a broad understanding of hiring needs across multiple industries and organizational environments.

Josephine is known for her strong communication skills, transparency, and relationship-driven approach. She takes pride in identifying the right candidate rather than simply filling a vacancy, focusing on long-term alignment between a candidate's skills, career goals, and an organization's needs. Her thoughtful and consultative style helps create successful matches that deliver value for both clients and candidates.

Josephine believes recruiting is about more than filling roles. It is about building meaningful relationships, helping organizations grow through exceptional talent, and connecting professionals with opportunities where they can thrive. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, exploring new cultures and cuisines, and staying active through fitness and wellness activities that support a healthy and balanced lifestyle.