Martin Nava

About Martin Nava

Accomplished leader with 15+ years of experience in advancing HR strategies, building national partnerships, and leading large-scale community outreach. History of spearheading award-winning multicultural programs, developing national trainings, and launching ERGs. Adept at directing cross-functional teams, implementing strategic plans, and managing multilingual resources and translations. Skilled in strengthening stakeholder engagement, expanding health and wellbeing equity initiatives, and increasing participation in major public health events. Recognized for driving impact through inclusive program design and empowering underserved communities across clinical, nonprofit, and national association sectors.

Experience

1. Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility

   Trilogy

   Mar 2022 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

   Led performance improvement and employee relations processes, including participation in PIP (Performance Improvement Plan) discussions and termination meetings. maintaining alignment with legal and organizational standards throughout all stages of employee performance management.• Spearhead organization-wide initiatives to improve communication between senior leadership and front-line staff, ensuring strategic alignment and shared understanding across all levels of the organization.• Develop and implement comprehensive training programs focused on equipping leaders and staff with tools for navigating high-stakes and sensitive conversations with confidence and empathy.• Partner with clinical and administrative leaders to foster a workplace culture rooted in psychological safety, trust, and open dialogue—empowering employees to contribute ideas and raise concerns without fear.• Guide cross-functional teams in executing enterprise-wide culture and communication initiatives, creating sustainable systems for feedback, engagement, and continuous learning.• Advise executive leadership on effective communication strategies to support organizational goals, staff wellbeing, and long-term cultural resilience.

Education

• Northwestern University

  Master of Science (MS)

• Loyola University Chicago

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.)