About
Diego Diaz Rivero is a Health Equity, DEI, and HR professional with a rich public administration and nonprofit leadership background. As the Associate Vice President of DEI at a FQHC in Rhode Island, Diego plays a pivotal role in shaping HR strategies that align with DEI principles, focusing on talent management, employee engagement, and organizational culture. His work includes partnering with HR to redesign recruitment, onboarding, and retention processes, embedding an equity lens throughout the organization. Previously, Diego led statewide health equity initiatives for the Minnesota Department of Human Services, enhancing outcomes across 150 community-based care sites and advising senior leadership on inclusive leadership and trauma-informed care. With deep expertise in strategic planning, data-driven decision-making, and change management, Diego has a proven track record of aligning DEI initiatives with organizational goals to foster inclusive and equitable workplace environments. His consulting work is centered on delivering innovative change management and organizational development solutions that advance equity and ensure compliance, risk management, and long-term sustainability.