UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — In the next Penn State Alumni Expert Series webinar, set for Wednesday, Feb. 19, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Lorraine Finello, class of 1992, will explore effective relationship-building techniques, career transitions and growth opportunities. Attendees will learn about practical approaches to expand their network and leverage connections to achieve professional goals. Registration is open now.
Presented by Penn State’s Alumni Career Services, the Alumni Expert Series shares career insights and advice from Penn State alumni each month, supporting the unit’s mission to help Penn Staters of all ages and experience pursue a lifetime of career success. This month's session is titled "From Connections to Careers: Strategies for Growth, Networking, and Job Search Success."
Finello is a dynamic national talent acquisition leader renowned for her expertise in accelerating high-level talent initiatives and driving substantial growth. Since 2016, she has successfully built the infrastructure of a private equity-backed company, scaling its workforce from 430 to over 5,400 employees.
Finello excels in leading talent programs and enhancing both candidate and client experiences through innovative outreach and employment branding strategies. With a proven track record of cultivating strong relationships, she delivers top-tier talent solutions aligned with organizational objectives in a highly competitive landscape. Committed to implementing effective, growth-oriented talent strategies, Finello leads a responsive recruitment team to achieve business goals.
A sales professional since graduating from Penn State in 1992, she leverages her talent marketing skills to elevate recruitment outcomes. Additionally, both of her daughters are proud Nittany Lions, one having graduated in 2021 and another anticipating graduating in 2027.
Penn State Alumni Career Services helps graduates of all ages pursue a success by mapping out a career path, finding a new job, planning a next step, or connecting to the powerful Penn State network. They provide alumni with objective guidance and feedback, career education, and a variety of programs to hone their job-seeking skills. Penn State Alumni Association members have access to additional offerings, including professional document reviews, one-on-one career coaching, and mock interviews.
Penn State alumni can get started with Alumni Career Services by visiting alumni.psu.edu/career.