Zeke Arteaga

Biography

Originally from west central Illinois, Zeke possesses extensive experience in higher education and corporate recruiting. After attending DePaul University in Chicago, he moved to San Francisco and embarked on a ten-year recruiting career primarily focused on the tech and healthcare industries. His expertise lies in recruiting and coaching university talent as well as staffing offices in Latin America. During this time, Zeke collaborated with companies including Google, Facebook, Microsoft, NetApp, Humana, and QuinStreet. In 2017, Zeke joined Owen and initially worked with the MBA Recruiting & Admissions team. He completed his M.Ed. at Vanderbilt in 2022 and joined the Career Management Center in June 2023, where he serves as the career coach for Master of Marketing students. Zeke has a passion for travel and is always planning his next getaway in the US and abroad. Zeke also enjoys crafting cocktails, wine tasting, and experiencing Nashville’s thriving food, music, and arts scenes.

Education

M.Ed., Leadership and Organizational Performance, Vanderbilt University, 2022

B.A., Political Science, DePaul University, 2006