Diego J. Romero

About Diego J. Romero

I am a senior executive with more than 16 years of experience leading large, complex organizations through growth, change, and performance improvement. My work sits at the intersection of strategy, people, operations, and data, with a focus on building systems that deliver measurable results at scale.Currently, I serve as a Director of Human Resources for a multi-site organization supporting over 900 employees and an $80M operating budget. In this role, I lead enterprise-wide talent strategy, workforce planning, organizational design, compliance, and leadership development. I partner closely with executive teams to align people systems with business priorities, improving retention, operational stability, and overall performance during periods of high complexity and change.Previously, I held senior operational leadership roles managing large teams, budgets, and performance outcomes. I have led turnaround efforts, implemented data-driven decision frameworks, strengthened cross-functional collaboration, and improved execution in environments facing significant external pressure and resource constraints. My leadership is grounded in financial stewardship, accountability, and building cultures where people can perform at their best.Across every role, I bring a systems mindset, strong business acumen, and a commitment to equity, integrity, and results. I am particularly experienced in translating strategy into execution, using data to guide decisions, and leading through ambiguity with clarity and purpose.I am passionate about organizational leadership, enterprise strategy, and building high-performing teams that deliver lasting impact, regardless of sector.

Experience

1. Director of Human Resources

   Adams County School District 14

   Jul 2023 — Present · Commerce City, CO, US

Education

• University of Northern Colorado

  Superintendent of Schools, Educational Leadership and Administration

• University of Denver

  Principal License, Educational Leadership and Policy Studies

  2013 — 2014

• THE ASSOCIATION OF LATINO ADMINISTRATORS & SUPERINTENDENTS

  ALAS Superintendent Academy Cohort XIV

• Front Range Community College

  Certificate, Early Childhood Director

  2017 — 2018

• Hope College

  Bachelor of Arts (BA), Spanish Education Minor in Political Science Education and Business Management

• University of Colorado Denver

  Master of Arts (MA), Curriculum and Instruction, with an emphasis in Secondary Linguistically Diverse Education

  2011 — 2012

• Grand Canyon University

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Industrial and Organizational Psychology

• University of Northern Colorado

  Educational Specialist (Ed.S.), Educational Leadership and Policy Studies

  2012 — 2014