Gioconda Lopez

Gioconda Lopez, SHRM-SCP, serves as the Human Resources Director at El Nido Family Centers, overseeing HR operations for 400 employees across Southern and Northern California since September 2021. Prior experience includes roles as Human Resources Director at St. Joseph Center and Senior Human Resources Director at Wayfinder Family Services, where responsibilities encompassed policy administration, recruitment, employee development, and compliance. Gioconda's tenure at Para Los Niños included leadership positions in human resources strategy and administrative services across multiple program sites, managing critical functions such as workforce reductions, payroll, and government contracts. Gioconda holds a Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management from Chapman University, an MBA from the University of La Verne, and a B.S. in Business Administration with an accounting focus from California State University, Los Angeles.