Latonia Curtis
Latonia Curtis is a dynamic and accomplished recruiting professional with nearly two decades of experience at Aerotek, where she currently serves as a Recruiter Practice Lead and Recruiting Operations Manager. Based in Torrance, California, Latonia leads recruitment strategy and fulfillment for the Los Angeles region, overseeing a team of more than 10 recruiters. Her leadership is focused on professional development, operational excellence, and fostering top-tier talent acquisition solutions in industries ranging from skilled manufacturing trades, to aerospace, distribution and Logistics, and the aviation industry.
A proud alumna of UC Santa Barbara with a degree in Psychology, Latonia brings a people-first approach to her work. Her commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) is central to her professional identity—she is a founding member of Aerotek’s Communities of Color Employee Resource Group and an active voice on the company’s DE&I Council. Guided by the words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.—“If I cannot do great things, I can do small things in a great way”—Latonia strives to create inclusive environments where every individual has the opportunity to thrive. Beyond her professional achievements, she enjoys live music, traveling, working out, and the performing arts.
• UC Santa Barbara- B.A.
• Black Lives Matter
• Polar Plunge
• Back On Your Feet Gala
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to the unwavering support and example of my mother, who has always been my role model and the foundation of my strength, resilience, and work ethic.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I’ve ever received is that your career is what you make it—your mindset, effort, and choices shape the path forward.