Meet Our Team
Email: talentdev@tulane.edu
Karen D'Arcy
Director of Talent Development
kdarcy3@tulane.edu / 504-247-1710
Karen D’Arcy (she/her), Director of Talent Development at Tulane, has over 20 years of human resources experience, including HRIS implementation, talent management, employee relations, and training. Since joining Tulane in 2011, she has led strategic learning initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and foster a culture of learning. Previously, Karen served as Director of Human Resources at Tulane Medical Center. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from University College Dublin, is a Certified Project Manager (MPM), and has completed certifications in Inclusive Leadership and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. A recipient of the 2014 Tulane University President’s Staff Excellence Award, Karen recently presented at the 2022 CUPA-HR Spring Conference. In her free time, she enjoys being a soccer mom.
Jenna Zeringue
Talent Development Manager
jzeringue@tulane.edu / 504-247-1843
Jenna Zeringue (she/her) is the Manager of Talent Development (TD) in Tulane's Office of Human Resources & Institutional Equity. In this role, she develops resources and delivers programs to support individual and university growth. Since joining Tulane in 2018, Jenna has earned a Master of Arts in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, SHRM-CP certification, and certificates in Inclusive Leadership and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. A Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach, she facilitates workshops and coaching sessions to enhance team collaboration and engagement. Jenna also oversees TULearn, LinkedIn Learning, and the governance of learning initiatives, driving the TD strategy forward.
Melissa Lingsch
Talent Development Coordinator
mlingsch@tulane.edu / 504-247-1775