Yajaira Rose-Smith

HR EXPERT
Los Angeles

With over 20 years of experience in Human Resources and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) leadership, Yajaira is a visionary leader dedicated to fostering inclusive, people-centered workplaces.

Her broad experience encompasses talent management, learning and development, compensation strategy, employee relations, HR information systems and using data to build strategies for overall employee satisfaction. She has successfully spearheaded DEI initiatives during periods of hyper-growth, driving cultural transformation and enhancing diverse representation across organizations.

Prior to joining EXPERT EFFECT, Yajaira was the Director of Human Resources for Virgin Galactic and the VP of Talent & DEI for Terran Orbital Corporation. In addition, she has extensive industry experience spanning engineering, travel & tourism and logistics. 

She specializes in fostering environments that prioritize employee well-being, engagement, and retention. Leveraging her expertise in startups, she has played a pivotal role in shaping organizational culture from the ground up, championing innovation, and guiding teams through transformational growth.

A “sneakerhead” and passionate Lakers fan, Yajaira enjoys sports and spending time with her two kids and two fur babies.