Casey Jenkerson, MA

Casey Jenkerson, MA, is a strategic talent and employer engagement leader serving as Director of Employer Engagement at Washington University in St. Louis. In this role, she leads employer engagement strategies, talent pipeline development, and partnership growth, connecting employers with WashU students and strengthening opportunities for recruiting and career development. She has progressed through four leadership roles at the university, building extensive experience in employer relations, career services, and university recruiting.

Before joining Washington University in St. Louis, Casey developed a strong foundation in talent acquisition and human resources across healthcare and corporate environments. At Centene Corporation, she advanced through several recruiting roles, managing high-volume and specialized hiring needs, advising leaders on talent strategies, and contributing to enterprise workforce initiatives. She also gained earlier experience in human resources and recruitment, including full-cycle recruiting, candidate pipeline development, applicant tracking systems, and cross-functional hiring partnerships.

Casey’s professional focus centers on building meaningful partnerships, developing talent pipelines, and creating stronger connections between employers and emerging professionals. She is actively engaged in the broader career services and employer relations community, serving as President-Elect of the Midwest Association of Colleges and Employers and contributing to national professional programming through presentations and leadership activities. Her work reflects a commitment to strategic collaboration, relationship building, and helping students and employers navigate an evolving workforce landscape.