Esmeralda Soto

Esmeralda Soto is an experienced education professional with a background in talent acquisition and special education. Currently serving as a Talent Acquisition Manager at DSST Public Schools since July 2020, Esmeralda has previously held roles as a Talent Acquisition Coordinator and Special Education Paraprofessional. Prior to this, Esmeralda worked as a Special Education Paraprofessional at Mesa County Valley School District 51, supporting students in a therapeutic environment. Additional experience includes serving as a Middle School Site Lead at Riverside Educational Center, focusing on academic and social development for at-risk youth, and as Residential Youth Services Behavioral Support Staff at Hilltop Community Resources, where supervision and skill development were key responsibilities. Esmeralda's leadership experience includes acting as Vice-Coordinator for the Latino Student Alliance at Colorado Mesa University, promoting diversity and community engagement. Esmeralda holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Colorado Mesa University.