Talent and Learning

The talent and learning staff are responsible for hiring and onboarding talent and implementing a full spectrum of HR learning programs. Please see the complete list for the Talent Team Client Coverage.

 The unit also supports restructuring, reporting and job changes.

Who We Are

Lisa Vigliotta
Lisa Vigliotta
Director of Talent and Learning
781-736-8771 Bernstein-Marcus
  • Directs full spectrum of the recruitment and talent acquisition.

  • Develops and implements a full spectrum of HR learning programs for the Brandeis community.

  • Provides oversight and support to recruitment/talent and learning team members ensuring high levels of positive interactions, timeliness and optimal outcomes from the hiring process.

  • Provides coaching and training for hiring managers on best practices related to interviewing, selection and onboarding.

Melinda Cimino
Melinda Cimino
Senior Recruitment and Talent Specialist
781-736-4473 Bernstein-Marcus 104
  • High-volume recruiter who works with managers on the approval, posting, selection and hiring process.

  • Coordinates temporary employee hires and is the point of contact for temporary agencies.

  • Testing lead for Workday recruitment.

  • Business units currently handling include (but are not limited to) Cohen Center; Graduate School of Arts and Sciences; Heller School for Social Policy and Management; Institutional Advancement; School of Arts and Sciences; Student Affairs; Rabb School of Continuing Studies (including BOLLI and Summer School).

Mary Sue Sacenti
Mary Sue Sacenti
Talent Specialist
781-736-4464 Bernstein-Marcus
  • Works with managers on the approval, posting, selection and hiring process.

  • Assists with pre-college summer programs and other temporary employees as per the requests received from different departments.

  • Works with departments and agencies to facilitate temporary hiring, initiates assignments and screens candidates.

  • Assists with the I-9 and onboarding process for the new employees.

Shilpa Shrestha
Shilpa Shrestha
Talent Specialist
781-736-4143 Bernstein-Marcus
  • Works with managers on the approval, posting, selection and hiring process.

  • Assists with pre-college summer programs and other temporary employees as per the requests received from different departments.

  • Works with departments and agencies to facilitate temporary hiring, initiates assignments and screens candidates.

  • Assists with the I-9 and onboarding process for the new employees.

Cynthia Farquhar
Cynthia Farquhar
Training Specialist
781-736-4470 Bernstein-Marcus
  • Conducts new hire orientations.

  • Delivers and coordinates employee training and development opportunities, including compliance-based training, leadership development and performance management training.

  • Works with individual departments to develop and provide ad hoc training opportunities to faculty and staff responsive to individual department needs.