Justin Hutchinson
Ambassadorship, Lead

Justin Hutchinson is a business growth leader, workforce advocate, and nationally recognized voice for skills-first hiring. His work spans business development, strategic partnerships, and public advocacy, helping organizations rethink talent practices and create more inclusive pathways to employment.
Like many STARs, Justin understands the importance of recognizing skills and potential beyond traditional credentials. Throughout his career, he has used his platform to challenge outdated hiring practices and elevate the value of talent developed through alternative routes.
As a member of the STARs Advisory Council, Justin brings expertise in workforce transformation and helps advance broader adoption of skills-first hiring practices nationwide.
Read Justin's STAR story to see how skills, grit, and people-smarts paved his career path
Discover how Justin's empathy, strategic thinking, and sales skills proved he didn't need a diploma to prove he belonged in the room.

