Daniela Canas Baena, Msw L Shrm-Cp Email & Phone Number

United States

San Francisco, CA, US

• Project manage inclusive in-person and remote employee engagement initiatives such as recognition programs and team-building activities (virtual events, team onsites, yearly offsites) for employees based in SF as well.
• Manage the quantitative bi-annual employee engagement surveys and qualitative listening tours to make data driven improvements in the employee journey.
• Manage all aspects of the employee life cycle from recruiting, onboarding, benefits, compliance, learning and development, HRIS & IT tools, engagement, to offboarding.
• Partner with managers and the executive team to drive engagement across the business and serve as a trusted advisor providing guidance and recommendations that align with business objectives.

San Francisco, CA, US

Dayton, OH, US

• Built and maintained strategic, collaborative relationships with cross-functional partners to design and implement inclusive and equitable programs and policies that support the belonging and retention of 2,000 diverse.
• Managed full cycle recruitment for the 8-person Academic Success Ambassador (ASA) Intern Team I supervise including writing a job description, sourcing, recruiting, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and documenting the.
• Researched and developed KPIs to measure ASA Intern Program, First-Generation Program, and Mentorship Program performance including assessment design, data gathering, and data analysis to improve and scale programs.
• Led the development, documentation, and launch of the inaugural, university-wide First-Generation Program and collaborated with cross-functional partners to deliver 9 academic events each year to 4 cohorts of 180+.

San Francisco, California, US

• Designed a 10-week integrative health program and developed curriculum focused on mental health, nutrition, and exercise utilizing evidence-based practices to reduce health disparities in the elderly Latinx population
• Co-Developed and facilitated the annual retreat for 50 members of the San Francisco Latino Parity and Equity Coalition aimed to set strategic priorities and deepen ties between 26 organizations

Berkeley, CA, US

• Designed marketing materials for Alumni Mentorship Program and Sin Fronteras Study Abroad Program
• Created and managed the Center's Facebook page to promote educational and leadership opportunities

Alameda, CA, US

• Managed a caseload of 8 clients with co-occurring severe mental illness and substance use disorders whom I coached and provided interventions ranging from Positive Psychology, Solutions Focused Therapy, Cognitive.
• Evaluated client needs, services offered, and developed a Community Wellness Program that aligned with and scaled therapeutic interventions for 35 clients

Claremont, CA, US

• Managed a 65k annual budget to implement year-round programing to engage, retain, and build community for historically underrepresented students
• Conducted a skills gap analysis and analyzed data to redesign the job description, hiring and onboarding processes for 20-person team
• Developed and implemented on-going skills and knowledge-based trainings for 20-person team to equip them to collaborate with affinity groups and coordinate events that aligned with DEI&B goals
• Coordinated and organized all aspects of 40 programs every fiscal year in order to educate the campus community on allyship, sustainability, and social justice

Claremont, CA, US

• Coordinated the First-Generation Pre-Orientation focused on connecting incoming first-gen students to the Claremont Consortium resources including career services, center for wellbeing, affinity groups, and academic.
• Onboarded First-Gen Interns on managing documentation, developing yearlong programming efforts, monthly newsletter, mentor-mentee program, identity development, and community building events
• Developed and implemented the marketing strategy for Scripps 360, a yearlong onboarding experience for all first-year students

Claremont, CA, US

Co-facilitated film and book discussions with faculty to develop first-generation, low-income high school students' critical thinking skills. Developed students' written, research, and presentation skills to support their college readiness and success in the summer program.

Claremont, CA, US

Collaborated with cross-functional partners to coordinate programs that supported the success and retention of first-generation college students.

Claremont, CA, US

Interviewed prospective students, assessed fit, provided written recommendations to the Admissions team.

Claremont, CA, US

Coached a group of first-generation, low-income students through the college admissions and financial aid processes.

Claremont, CA, US

Conducted and translated interviews with migrant farm workers regarding the personal and communal health impact of widespread pesticide usage in farming.

Master Of Social Work - Msw, Mental Health And Wellbeing

Bachelor'S Degree, Dual Major: Politics & International Relations, Foreign Languages