Maria Villasenor is a dynamic Human Resources professional with extensive experience in employee relations, talent management, and strategic HR initiatives. She excels at partnering with leadership to align HR strategies with business goals, drive organizational change, and support the development of high-performing teams. Maria has led cross-functional projects, advised on policy and compliance matters, and championed employee engagement, retention, and workforce development.

Maria has spent much of her HR career at Target and Farmers Insurance Group partnering with leaders across multiple business units, focusing on performance management, organizational design, and supporting transformation initiatives. She has experience managing large teams, mentoring executives, and implementing talent development programs, succession planning, and onboarding strategies. Maria’s expertise spans recruitment, benefits, labor relations, employee relations, and creating inclusive workplace practices that drive both engagement and business results.

Maria holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of California, Los Angeles, with a minor in Chicano/a Studies. She is fluent in Spanish, proficient in Microsoft Office applications, and recognized for her strategic insight, empathetic leadership, and commitment to fostering inclusive, high-performing workplaces.

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