Daniela is a distinguished DEI Director at Thriving Culture, known for her expertise in leading comprehensive equity and inclusion initiatives. With extensive experience in HR strategy, inclusive communications, and project leadership, Daniela plays a pivotal role in workforce equity assessments, steering teams from project initiation to completion. Her multifaceted skill set enables her to oversee critical elements of DEI-focused projects, including stakeholder interviews, focus groups, and in-depth policy analysis, making her a key contributor to advancing organizational equity.
As a certified DEI and Organizational Change practitioner through the National EIDA Center, Daniela incorporates the latest global best practices and evidence-based research into her work. This certification equips her with the tools to conduct nuanced HR policy reviews and to craft policies that align with principles of fairness, psychological safety, and belonging. Daniela’s ability to synthesize data from diverse sources and translate findings into actionable, culturally relevant recommendations ensures that her strategies resonate with leaders and employees alike. Her work emphasizes sustained, measurable culture change that enhances equity in both hybrid and traditional work environments.
Daniela’s career trajectory includes impactful roles in mission-driven organizations, notably her tenure at Beautycounter, a company recognized for its commitment to safer beauty practices and advocacy. At Beautycounter, she excelled in client experience management and spearheaded Latinx-focused community expansion and communications strategies. These experiences honed her ability to align DEI objectives with broader organizational goals, fostering inclusive environments that prioritize cultural competence. Her leadership style is both strategic and empathetic, enabling her to effectively coach leaders and teams to navigate and leverage DEI learning for positive change.
A graduate of Loyola Marymount University with a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature, Daniela embodies resilience and leadership as the first in her family to complete higher education. This milestone underscores her commitment to growth and empowerment, values she instills in her work and personal life. Passionate about bridging communities and building connections through storytelling and dialogue, Daniela continues to make a meaningful impact in fostering cultures of inclusion and equity. Based in Los Angeles and deeply connected to her Nicaraguan roots, Daniela draws upon her heritage and personal experiences to inspire and lead transformative DEI efforts.
Dani is a certified DEI and Organizational Change practitioner through the National EIDA Center and brings knowledge of the most recent research of DEI as well as global best practices.
“For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.”
― Nelson Mandela
