Joan Tafoya

Joan Tafoya is a highly experienced professional in operations and engineering, currently serving as the Director of Global Data Center Operations at Meta since September 2021. Tafoya leads a team focused on improving and scaling global operations across Meta's data centers through effective analytics and lean methodologies. Prior experience includes roles at Intel Corporation, where Tafoya held positions such as Senior Director of the UAV segment and Director of Supply Planning Operations, overseeing substantial teams and complex supply strategies. Additionally, Tafoya served as Senior Manager at Sandia National Laboratories, developing Lean Operating Systems for federally funded research initiatives. Academic credentials include a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering from Stanford University and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Arizona State University.