Featured in Bloomberg, CNBC, The Business Journals, Mogul's Top 100 DEI Leaders (2021, 2022), Top 21 DEI Influencers of 2021, and The American Genius.I am a dynamic People Operations leader, DEI practitioner, career coach, Latina, and proud mom. With a degree in Interpersonal Communications from The Ohio State University, certifications in DEI from AIHR Academy and Berkeley's Center for Intercultural Leadership, and career coaching certification, I am committed to driving growth and transformation at every level.As the Head of People & Business Operations at Veris Insights, I’ve dedicated my career to building world-class cultures and empowering professionals through impactful programs, trainings, and mentorship. My mission is simple: to help individuals and organizations achieve their highest potential by fostering an environment where diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to success.Why I do what I do: I believe that people are an organization’s greatest asset. From recruitment and onboarding to learning and development, the systems we build directly shape our ability to create high-performance teams and retain diverse talent. I’m passionate about ensuring that every individual, regardless of background, feels empowered to contribute their best.What I bring:A relentless passion for DEI, grounded in practical, actionable strategies that drive measurable impact.Over 15 years of experience coaching and mentoring thousands of students, teams, and young professionals, guiding them through their career journeys.A proven track record of executing big ideas, transforming visions into reality through thoughtful planning and strategic execution.A love for innovation and challenge, always seeking the most effective solutions to complex problems.A leadership style rooted in servant leadership—confident yet humble, always learning from and elevating those around me.Outside of work: When I’m not shaping the future of talent at Veris Insights, you’ll find me focusing on my most important role—raising a good and kind human with my husband or reading as I work my way to my goal of 100 books in a year. I’m also passionate about finding ways to give back and make an impact in every sphere of influence I touch.Specialties: Talent Acquisition, Corporate Training, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Leadership Development, Conflict Resolution, Company Culture, Operations, and Team Building.
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