Daniela Howard is a results-driven Human Resources Manager with a decade-plus track record of building strong workplace cultures, streamlining people operations, and partnering with leadership to drive performance. Currently, Daniela serves as Human Resources Manager at Tafapolsky & Smith LLP, where she’s been a trusted strategic partner since April 2022—leading initiatives across employee relations, compliance, onboarding, and organizational development.
Previously, Daniela brought her people-first leadership to Shalby Advanced Technologies, Inc., continuing to strengthen HR operations in fast-moving environments. Her foundation in HR was built at Cintas, where she progressed from Human Resources Trainee to a key contributor supporting talent management and employee engagement across teams.
Before specializing in HR, Daniela honed her leadership and operational management skills as a Service Manager at 24 Hour Fitness. In this role, she led frontline teams, drove customer experience initiatives, and developed coaching and performance systems—experience that continues to shape her empathetic, results-oriented management style today.
Daniela holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from California State University, Sacramento and completed foundational coursework at City College of San Francisco. Known for her calm leadership under pressure and ability to bridge people strategy with business goals, Daniela brings both heart and operational rigor to every organization she supports.
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