Maria Dillon, the Head of People at Tines, plays a crucial role in fostering an inclusive company culture and ensuring effective communication and support across all teams as the company grows. Her responsibilities encompass recruitment, HR, and administration, alongside additional tasks typical of a startup environment. Dillon's workdays are dynamic, involving activities such as developing employee handbooks, refining hiring processes, and participating in diversity initiatives. She finds inspiration from her hardworking single mother, who instilled in her the importance of self-belief and continuous improvement. Dillon's highlights include organizing Tines' first international offsite event and enjoying the pet-centric Slack channel that brightens her day.