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Jackye Now

Talent acquisition systems advisor focused on recruiting operations, hiring technology, responsible AI and the decisions that make hiring easier to deliver.

Current as of September 23, 2026. Historical roles and recognition live on the recognition page.

CommunityAdvisor2026

Advising HR and TA leaders on AI hiring technology

Independent practice

Buyer-side evaluation of AI hiring tools, hiring system design and audit-readiness for HR and talent acquisition teams.

SpeakingKeynote / Host / Moderator2026

Available for keynotes, hosting and panel moderation

HR, recruiting and HR technology conferences

Booking keynotes, emcee work and moderated panels on AI in hiring, hiring systems and employer transparency.

CommunityChairperson2026

Chairperson, Board of Directors

Communities In Schools of the Heart of Texas

Board leadership for a Texas nonprofit that keeps students in school and on a path to graduation.

ArticleAuthor2026

Publishing practitioner analysis on HR technology and AI

jackyeclayton.com and Substack

Ongoing written analysis for HR and TA practitioners on AI in hiring, vendor claims and hiring systems.

Upcoming speaking engagements

HostHyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine, 3777 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA

ERE Recruiting Innovation Summit: Fall 2026

Summit Host

ERE Media

Jackye Clayton co-hosts ERE Media’s flagship talent acquisition summit with John Baldino, guiding two days of practitioner-led sessions on AI implementation, operating models, employer brand, sourcing, candidate fraud and recruiting technology, with leaders from Ford, Wells Fargo, CVS Health, Expedia Group, Pinterest, Roblox and more.

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Recent appearances

SpeakerPerforming Arts & Community Center (PACC), Waco, TX

YOU × AI Summit 2026

From Pizza Prompt to Practical AI

YOU × AI Summit

A session at Waco’s first AI conference for entrepreneurs and small business, moving from AI curiosity to practical, usable AI workflows.

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Guest, on-site coverageCaesars Forum, Las Vegas, NV

UNLEASH America 2025

UNLEASH

On-site conference coverage and interviews as a guest at the International Festival of HR.

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SpeakerLondon, United Kingdom

DisruptHR London 22.0

From Algorithm Aversion to Appreciation

DisruptHR

A DisruptHR talk about moving from resistance to a more practical understanding of algorithms in the workplace.

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SpeakerManchester, United Kingdom

DisruptHR Manchester UK 6.0

I Don’t Understand, I Don’t Like It, I Don’t Like You: Change Management in HR

DisruptHR

A DisruptHR talk on the human dynamics behind change management in HR.

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SpeakerArizona Biltmore, Phoenix, AZ

LinkedIn Talent Connect 2024

Navigating the dualities of AI: Balancing innovation and risk

LinkedIn

A session with Tacita Morway exploring AI successes, failures and the guardrails needed for safer adoption.

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