Diana Dao
About Diana Dao
Diana Dao serves as a People & Culture Business Partner at Rocket Lab, where she has worked since 2020. She has extensive experience in human resources, having previously held various roles at Karma Automotive LLC and a brief stint as a Technical Recruiter.
Current Role at Rocket Lab
Diana Dao serves as the People & Culture Business Partner at Rocket Lab, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she focuses on enhancing employee engagement and organizational effectiveness. She has contributed to the development of People & Culture strategies that align with Rocket Lab's mission to provide comprehensive mission services for satellite launches. Her work supports the integration of HR practices within the company's operational framework.
Previous Experience at Karma Automotive LLC
Diana Dao worked at Karma Automotive LLC in various HR roles from 2014 to 2020. She began as a Human Resources Coordinator from 2014 to 2015, followed by a position as Human Resources Generalist for 10 months in 2015. She then served as a Sr. HRIS/HR Generalist from 2016 to 2018 and as an HR Business Partner from 2018 to 2020. Throughout her tenure, she contributed to various HR initiatives and supported workforce development.
Education and Academic Background
Diana Dao earned her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree from California State University-Fullerton, where she studied Communication and Media Studies with a minor in Public Administration. Her academic journey spanned from 2013 to 2015, during which she developed a foundation in communication principles and public administration practices.
Early Career at Randstad Technologies US
Diana Dao began her career as a Technical Recruiter at Randstad Technologies US in 2014. She worked in this role for three months in Irvine, California. This early experience in recruitment provided her with insights into talent acquisition and workforce management.
Involvement in Rocket Lab Projects
At Rocket Lab, Diana Dao has been involved in supporting the workforce behind the development of the Neutron medium-lift launch vehicle. Her contributions are integral to ensuring that HR practices align with the technical and operational goals of the projects at Rocket Lab.