Maria L.
Senior People Operations Executive
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Maria Lourdes 'Iya' T. is an executive specializing in People, Culture, Operations & Technology with over 20 years of experience guiding startups, fintech, Web3, healthcare services, technology, business process outsourcing, and contact center organizations. At BreederDAO, she has overseen comprehensive organizational design, led hybrid workforce transitions, and managed IT systems governance and cybersecurity. Her achievements include optimizing talent acquisition, developing performance management frameworks, strengthening compliance protocols, and generating cost efficiencies in benefits administration. Previous roles at XLD Finance and HS Healthcare Services & Technology further highlight her expertise in workforce strategy, operational leadership, and scaling people operations for distributed and global teams. Her educational background spans psychology and retail management from De La Salle and the University of the Philippines Diliman.
Experience
Director, People, Culture, Administration & IT
BreederDAO · 2024 — PresentOversaw the functions of People, Administration, and IT to facilitate organizational scaling. Transitioned the workforce from a fully remote setup to a structured hybrid operating model. Directed frameworks for talent acquisition, performance management, and leadership development. Enhanced governance and compliance policies, including conducting employee relations investigations. Managed IT systems, cybersecurity practices, and enterprise productivity platforms.Director, People & DAO Strategy
BreederDAO · 2022 — 2024Established a global People Operations framework to support a distributed Web3 workforce. Crafted governance structures that facilitate decentralized workforce collaboration. Executed a benefits strategy that resulted in approximately 20% cost reduction. Acted as the organization's representative at Web3 industry forums and community events.Head of People Operations
XLD Finance · 2021 — 2022Developed People Operations for fintech startups throughout Southeast Asia. Recruited over 20 employees across various functions within a single month. Applied job architecture, established salary bands, and created a career progression framework.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- Diploma Course in Retail ManagementDe La Salle · 2010 — 2011
- B.S. Family Life and Child Development minor in PsychologyUniversity of the Philippines Diliman · 1996 — 2000
- B.S. PsychologyAssumption College San Lorenzo · 1995 — 1996
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