MALEA ESTRADA

SENIOR DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Malea Estrada is the senior director of human resources for Silverado. Silverado provides care to those living with Alzheimer’s and Dementia, as well as those on Hospice. A cornerstone of Silverado’s core operating philosophy is “LOVE>fear.” This is the lens through which all associates and leaders interact with each other and make decisions in the care of residents and patients. As a proven HR leader, Estrada has shown resilient leadership by helping Silverado navigate unprecedented times and challenges through the pandemic and the changes that impacted the workforce as a result from the pandemic, by managing core HR Process such as policy management, performance management, talent development, employee engagement, recruiting, and retention initiatives. By leading and implementing a high touch HR department in 2022, turnover improved by 20%.

Silverado was the first assisted living company nationwide to mandate COVID-19 vaccines for our frontline workers, an initiative that Estrada spearheaded. Estrada was also a driving force in developing a Diversity, Equity Inclusion and Belonging Committee for a global company with 2,000+ employees, by examining organizational policies and practices she implemented constructive changes which resulted in employees feeling empowered to do their best work while feeling valued. Estrada believes in investing in the people, and by doing so has reduced turnover, increased innovation, and improved job satisfaction.