Kekoa Cabrera
About Kekoa Cabrera
Kekoa Cabrera serves as the Vice President of Employee Success at The New York Times, a position he has held since 2022. He has a diverse background in human resources and organizational development, with previous roles at notable companies such as Deloitte, The Walt Disney Company, and Dow Jones.
Current Role at The New York Times
Kekoa Cabrera serves as the Vice President of Employee Success at The New York Times, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on enhancing employee engagement and effectiveness within the organization. His leadership aims to foster a supportive work environment that aligns with the company's strategic goals.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Prior to his current role, Cabrera accumulated extensive experience in human resources across various organizations. He worked at The Walt Disney Company in multiple capacities, including Learning & Development and Human Resources Generalist, from 2006 to 2012. He also held the position of Sr. Director of Organizational Effectiveness and Engagement at Dow Jones from 2020 to 2022.
Experience at Deloitte
Cabrera worked at Deloitte from 2014 to 2020, where he held several roles in Human Capital Consulting, focusing on Organization Transformation and Workforce Transformation. His tenure included positions in Talent Development and Performance, contributing to various organizational effectiveness initiatives.
Educational Background
Kekoa Cabrera holds a Master of Science in Learning & Organizational Change from Northwestern University. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication with a minor in Business Administration from the University of Southern California. His educational background supports his expertise in employee success and organizational development.
Early Career and Recruitment Experience
Cabrera began his career as a recruiter at Jobspring Partners in 2006. He also worked in recruitment at JPMorgan Chase and held various roles at The Walt Disney Company, including Campus Relations. These early experiences laid the foundation for his later success in human resources and organizational effectiveness.