Daniela Canas Baena, Shrm Cp
About Daniela Canas Baena, Shrm Cp
Daniela Canas Baena is a People Operations Manager with extensive experience in employee experience and community engagement. She has held various roles in organizations such as Osmind, Instituto Familiar de la Raza, and Scripps College, focusing on employee development and diversity initiatives.
Current Role at Osmind
Daniela Canas Baena serves as the People Operations Manager at Osmind, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she manages various aspects of employee experience, including organizing remote team events and in-person gatherings. She focuses on operationalizing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEI&B) principles to engage and retain diverse talent. Additionally, she conducts qualitative listening tours to implement data-driven improvements in the employee journey.
Previous Experience at Osmind
Prior to her current role, Daniela worked as the Employee Experience Manager at Osmind from 2022 to 2023. During this time, she developed interactive training programs aimed at equipping employees with essential industry knowledge. Her efforts contributed to fostering a positive workplace culture and enhancing employee engagement.
Education and Expertise
Daniela holds a Bachelor’s degree in Politics & International Relations and Foreign Languages from Scripps College, where she studied from 2012 to 2016. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from the University of California, Berkeley, from 2018 to 2020. Her academic background supports her expertise in people operations and employee engagement strategies.
Professional Background
Daniela has a diverse professional background with experience in various roles related to people operations and social work. She has worked at the Instituto Familiar de la Raza as a Strengthening Organizations and Communities Intern and held multiple positions at Scripps College, including Assistant Director for Scripps Communities of Resources and Empowerment. Additionally, she served as the Associate Director of Academic Success and Outreach at the University of Dayton from 2020 to 2022.
Interests and Personal Insights
Outside of her professional responsibilities, Daniela enjoys hiking, kitesurfing, and hosting dinner parties. She often shares insights from podcasts, particularly those by Brené Brown and Shane Parrish, which reflect her commitment to personal and professional development. Her interests contribute to her holistic approach to employee engagement and team dynamics.