Syndhia Javier
About Syndhia Javier
Syndhia Javier serves as the Head of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (D.E.I.) Program at Handshake, a position she has held since 2022. With a background in recruitment and program management across various organizations, she has extensive experience in promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Work at Handshake
Syndhia Javier currently serves as the Head of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (D.E.I.) Program at Handshake, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on developing and implementing strategies that promote diversity and inclusion within the organization. Prior to her current position, she worked as the Senior D.E.I. Program Manager at Handshake from 2021 to 2022, where she contributed to the company's initiatives aimed at fostering an inclusive workplace.
Education and Expertise
Syndhia Javier holds a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Social-Organizational Psychology from Teachers College, Columbia University, which she completed between 2017 and 2019. She also earned a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology and Anthropology from Lake Forest College, where she studied from 2007 to 2011. Her educational background supports her expertise in diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as organizational psychology.
Professional Background
Syndhia Javier has a diverse professional background in human resources and diversity initiatives. She began her career as a Recruitment Coordinator Assistant at New York University in 2013. She then held various roles, including Employer Outreach Specialist at Columbia University and Human Resource Project Coordinator at Goldman Sachs. She also worked at Lyft in several capacities, including University Recruiter and Inclusion + Diversity Programs Lead, before transitioning to Handshake.
Previous Roles and Responsibilities
Throughout her career, Syndhia Javier has taken on various roles that emphasize her commitment to diversity and inclusion. At Affirm, she served as the Diversity Talent Program Lead in 2021. At Lyft, she held multiple positions, including University Programs Lead and University Recruiter focused on HBCUs. Her experience also includes working as a Program Associate at the Center for Companies that Care, where she contributed to initiatives aimed at supporting underrepresented communities.
Career Progression
Syndhia Javier's career has shown a clear progression in the field of diversity and inclusion. Starting as a Recruitment Coordinator Assistant, she advanced to roles with increasing responsibility, including Associate Director at Columbia University and Senior D.E.I. Program Manager at Handshake. Her trajectory reflects a strong focus on enhancing diversity initiatives and fostering inclusive environments across various organizations.