Liliana Velez
Director of HR, Finance, and Operations
On August 11, 2025, Liliana Velez stepped into her role as South Bronx United, Inc.’s inaugural Director of HR, Finance, and Operations. A mission-driven executive coach and nonprofit strategist, Liliana brings over two decades of experience spearheading transformative initiatives across nonprofit, government, and grassroots organizations. Her work is rooted in a steadfast commitment to equity, operational excellence, and community empowerment.
Liliana’s bold approach to organizational change and her unwavering advocacy for diversity, equity, and inclusion have earned her widespread recognition.
Academically, Liliana holds an M.S. in Human Resource Management with a concentration in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion from Touro University Worldwide (Summa Cum Laude), an M.P.A. in Health Policy and Management from NYU, and a B.A. in Sociology from Cornell University (Cum Laude). She is also a certified Notary Public.