Francesca Profeta is well-known for her market research and commitment to promoting Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I). With a 20-year career in the staffing industry and over a decade at SIA, Profeta has played a pivotal role in shaping SIA’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion research. Profeta’s research and advocacy efforts shed light on the importance of diverse representation, technology trends, diverse networks, and the benefits of embracing a culture of inclusivity in staffing practices. In addition to her focus on diversity, equity and inclusion, Profeta provides valuable market insights for SIA members on diverse staffing markets such as Japan, France, Italy, Belgium, Spain and Portugal. Prior to joining SIA, she worked for global staffing firms Select Appointments and Vedior. Profeta is a certified contingent workforce professional (CCWP).

Kevin Chen is a research analyst at Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) and covers talent acquisition technology, staffing platforms, workforce solutions mergers and acquisitions, and the Largest Staffing Firms in the United States lists. Chen joined SIA in 2021 as a research associate covering IT staffing. Prior to joining SIA, Chen worked in the technology sector where he provided research on financial technology startups. He was introduced to the staffing industry after being employed as an IT contractor. Chen graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a Bachelor of Arts in economics and minors in data science and demography. In his spare time, Chen enjoys going to concerts and supporting his hometown 76ers.