About Dari DeSousa

A career Human Resources Professional with 30+ years of broad HR experience, extensive professional knowledge, and the ability to manage projects ranging from small to large. She is well-known for her enthusiasm, energy, and work ethic. SHRM/San Diego SHRM/PIHRA Member in good standing.

In 2020, Dari created her own HR Consulting firm and is a California subject matter expert.

Dari is a Mediator and a Trainer with the National Conflict Resolution Center. She has been a course instructor for San Diego State University's Global Campus Certificate in Human Resources Management Program since 2015. She has responsibility for Talent Acquisition, Ethics, and the Capstone. She is currently the HR Certificate Program Advisor. Dari became the HTM Law adjunct instructor in SDSU's Hospitality and Tourism Management program in January 2025.

Additionally, Dari is a public speaker, a leadership coach and she teaches strategic HR Certificate courses for the Human Capital Institute.

Areas of Specialization: Mediation, Public Speaking, Instruction, Training, CA Law, and Leadership Coaching

Awards and Honors: Recipient of the 2019 Gold Key - JV Cunningham Personal Service Award.

Certifications:

• OSHA 10-hour General Industry Safety and Health
• National Conflict Resolution Center 40-hour Theory and Practice of Mediation
• Society of Human Resources Management, PHR designation

Courses: HTM250 Law

Interests: San Diego Comic-Con attendee for 23 years (-2 for COVID)!