Victor Villegas, Ed.D., Cdp, Sphr
About Victor Villegas, Ed.D., Cdp, Sphr
Victor Villegas, Ed.D., Cdp, Sphr, serves as the Regional DEI Manager - Central at DPR Construction, where he focuses on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. He has extensive experience in learning and development, having previously held positions at Southwest Airlines and other organizations.
Current Role at DPR Construction
Victor Villegas serves as the Regional DEI Manager - Central at DPR Construction, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within the organization. He develops and establishes Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and facilitates DEI discussions across various meetings, including those with business units and regional teams. His responsibilities also include collaborating with regional diversity workforce organizations to enhance training and placement opportunities for underrepresented groups in the construction industry.
Previous Experience at Southwest Airlines
Prior to his current role, Victor Villegas worked at Southwest Airlines in two capacities. From 2021 to 2022, he served as a DE&I Consultant, where he contributed to diversity and inclusion efforts within the company. Before that, from 2019 to 2021, he was a Strategic Learning Partner, focusing on learning and development strategies. Both positions were based in Dallas, Texas.
Educational Background
Victor Villegas holds a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Performance Improvement Leadership from Capella University, which he completed from 2018 to 2021. He also earned a Master's Degree in Learning and Technology from WGU Texas between 2012 and 2014. Earlier, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of North Texas, studying there from 2009 to 2010.
Career in Learning and Development
Victor Villegas has extensive experience in learning and development across various organizations. He worked as a Learning and Development Consultant at HD Vest Financial Services in 2017 and as a Senior Learning Development Consultant at Parkland Hospital from 2017 to 2019. His earlier roles include positions at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma & Texas, and Gattaca, where he focused on talent development and training initiatives.
Teaching Experience
Victor Villegas began his career in education as a Bilingual Teacher at Irving ISD, where he worked from 2010 to 2013. He later served as an Instructional Technology Specialist at the same district from 2013 to 2015. These roles contributed to his understanding of educational methodologies and instructional design.