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Diana
Elias

Public service, people-first.

HR Professional  ·  Political Science  ·  Denver, CO

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People at the center of everything

I'm Diana Elias — an HR professional and Political Science graduate passionate about building equitable workplaces and amplifying human potential. Based in Denver, CO, I bring a people-first perspective to every organization I serve.

My background in Political Science informs how I think about power, policy, and institutional change — skills I apply to craft HR strategies that are both effective and just.

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5+
Years in HR
3+
Sectors Served
B.A.
Political Science
CO
Based in Denver

Professional journey

2022 – Present
HR Generalist
City & County of Denver

Supporting talent acquisition, employee relations, and policy development for a public-sector workforce. Partner with department heads to align HR strategy with municipal priorities and equity goals.

2020 – 2022
HR Coordinator
Colorado Nonprofit Association

Managed onboarding, benefits administration, and compliance for a mission-driven nonprofit. Developed training materials and coordinated staff development programs across member organizations.

2019 – 2020
Administrative Associate
University of Denver

Provided operational and HR support within a university administrative office. Assisted with faculty recruitment coordination, records management, and policy research.

Core capabilities

Talent Acquisition

Full-cycle recruitment, job analysis, structured interviewing, and equitable hiring practices aligned with organizational values.

Employee Relations

Conflict resolution, performance management, policy interpretation, and fostering positive workplace cultures.

HR Policy & Compliance

Employment law, regulatory compliance, handbook development, and public-sector HR governance.

DEI & Equity

Designing inclusive programs, equity audits, bias mitigation in hiring, and building belonging initiatives.

Training & Development

Curriculum design, facilitating workshops, needs assessments, and employee learning journeys.

Public Service

Political Science foundation applied to navigating institutional systems, policy advocacy, and civic engagement.

Academic foundation

B.A., Political Science
University of Denver
Graduated 2019
HR Management Certificate
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Completed 2021

What drives me

"The best HR work is invisible — when people feel seen, supported, and empowered to do their best work, you know the systems are right."

Equity Transparency Public Service Empathy Accountability

Let's work together

I'm always open to meaningful conversations about HR, public service, and building workplaces where people thrive. Reach out — I'd love to connect.