Kristen Cervantes is a seasoned leader and visionary in human resources consulting, known for her courageous and compassionate approach to leadership. As the co-founder and CEO of Cervantes Consulting Inc., established in November 2022, she is committed to revitalizing the workforce through people-first strategies that enhance productivity and organizational culture. Kristen leverages her extensive experience as a part-time interim Chief People Officer for various clients, where she seamlessly integrates strategic planning with cultural vision, demonstrating her belief in the potential for individuals and organizations to thrive together.
Throughout her career, Kristen has built strong relationships with key stakeholders, fostering trust and collaboration to address complex challenges. Her strength lies in coaching and developing leaders, enabling them to achieve measurable results across diverse metrics. She has successfully facilitated organizational change, managed talent acquisition processes, and created effective training programs that have transformed workplace cultures. Kristen is known for her ability to navigate difficult situations while maintaining a commitment to providing high accountability and support to her teams.
In her previous role as Vice President of DMLearning and People Operations at District Management Group, Kristen led initiatives that significantly improved organizational health and revenue growth. Her innovative frameworks, such as the Equity in Action model, have helped school districts improve inclusivity and engagement. She has a proven track record of elevating team performance and driving engagement through strategic processes that align individual and organizational goals.
Kristen holds a bachelor’s degree from Skidmore College. Her career began as a middle school social studies teacher, where she instilled a love of learning in underserved students. Over the years, she advanced through various leadership roles at Teach For America, culminating in her position as Senior ManagMore...