Tammy Han

Overview

Tammy Han serves as Talent Partner at Emergence Capital[1], where Han builds teams for early-stage startups[2]. Han previously held the position of Head of Talent at Emergence Capital from July 2018 to December 2024[4]. Han's career in talent and recruiting spans multiple venture capital and technology firms, including roles as Recruiting Consultant at Sequoia Capital[5], Head of Talent at First Round Capital[6], and Talent specialist at First Round Capital[7]. Han also worked in recruiting at SingleStore[8] and as a Technical Recruiter at Riviera Partners[9]. Han holds a B.A. in Political Science with a focus on International Relations from UC San Diego[11] and a J.D. from Whittier Law School with concentrations in International Law and Intellectual Property[12].

Career history

1. Talent PartnerJan 2025 to presentEmergence Capital
2. Head of TalentJul 2018 to Dec 2024Emergence Capital
3. Recruiting ConsultantFeb 2018 to Jul 2018Sequoia Capital
4. Head of TalentNov 2016 to Feb 2018First Round Capital
5. TalentSep 2013 to Nov 2016First Round Capital
6. SRecruitingSep 2012 to Sep 2013SingleStore
7. RPTechnical RecruiterApr 2011 to Sep 2012Riviera Partners
8. Senior ConciergeJun 2010 to Apr 2011Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts

Education

1. B.A., Political Science - International Relations2005 - 2008UC San Diego
2. WLJ.D., International Law (CICL) and Intellectual Property (CIPL)2009 - 2011Whittier Law School
3. CICertificate, Intensive Language Program at Universidad de Alcalá2006 - 2007