Juan Taveras

Juan Taveras is a people-oriented Human Resources and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) professional with 17+ years of experience designing, orchestrating, and championing inclusive workplace initiatives that foster psychological safety, strengthen organizational alignment, and increase engagement.With a degree in Business Administration and Hospitality Management from Syracuse University, Juan started his professional career as a restaurant and hotel manager. Since then, Juan has held HR and DEI leadership roles at several innovative and growing nonprofit organizations. He attained a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification from the HR Certification Institute (HRCI) in June of 2014, a Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) certification in January of 2015, a Senior Professional in Human Resource (SPHR) certification from HRCI in June of 2017, and a Diversity and Inclusion for HR certification from Cornell University in October 2021. Juan maintains all of his certifications by participating in continuing education (CE) and staying on top of industry news, updates, and trends.An advocate for the advancement of diversity, Juan has helped leaders create equitable and inclusive work environments by leveraging his keen understanding of the nuances and sensitivities involved in spearheading organizational wide culture transformation. Juan is a highly engaged, intuitive, and collaborative leader who builds strong relationships at all levels, with a talent for advising and coaching leaders, gaining trust, and convening stakeholders to co-create vision and strategy. Juan’s unique blend of experiences and passion for the human resources profession make him an ideal partner for any leader looking to bring out the best in their team members.In addition to his professional experience, Juan is a husband, a father, and an entrepreneur. Juan lives in Phoenix, AZ with his wife and three daughters and is the co-founder and CEO of DEI Pro Finder, a public online directory for DEI consultants. In his spare time, Juan can be found doing homework and/or playing with his kids, working on house projects, cooking, or watching romantic comedies with his wife.