Yahaira Maldonado

Yahaira Maldonado is a seasoned talent acquisition professional with extensive experience in recruitment and human resources. Currently serving as a Senior Executive Talent Sourcer at Nike since August 2021, Yahaira has previously held various roles, including Talent Acquisition Manager and Senior Lead Recruiter at the University of California, Berkeley, where responsibilities involved developing recruitment strategies and collaborating with leadership for executive search functions. Additional experience includes positions at Gate Gourmet, Taproot Foundation, and GlaxoSmithKline, showcasing expertise in managing multifaceted recruitment processes and HR support across diverse organizations. Yahaira holds a Master's Degree in Business Administration with a focus on Labor Relations from the Inter-American University of Puerto Rico and a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration specializing in Human Resources from the University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras, complemented by a paralegal certificate.