FloridaACE 2026

Jeff Beavers is a nationally recognized expert on the college labor market and a global early-career talent acquisition strategist with more than 25 years of leadership experience across career services, campus recruiting, recruiting technology, and talent strategy. His work sits at the intersection of higher education and workforce development, where he helps organizations and institutions turn data into action to improve outcomes for students and employers alike. Jeff has held leadership roles at the University of Illinois, Michigan State University, GE, Whirlpool Corporation, AbbVie, and Yello, where he consistently introduced innovative, high-impact solutions that transformed how organizations identify, engage, and develop early-career and Gen Z talent. His expertise includes designing scalable, data-driven strategies that strengthen talent pipelines and campus-employer partnerships. Currently a senior leader at 12twenty, Jeff partners with colleges and employers to implement solutions that maximize student success and enhance recruiting effectiveness. He is known for helping stakeholders move beyond static reporting to using insights in ways that influence decisions, improve collaboration, and drive measurable impact.