Two decades of putting people at the center of strategy— so organizations can grow, transform, and endure.
I’ve spent my career at inflection points — the moments when an organization's future depends on getting the people side right. From building HR functions from the ground up at venture-backed biotechs, to navigating significant workforce restructuring at publicly traded companies, to guiding established organizations through the complexity of AI-driven transformation, my practice has always lived at the intersection of business strategy and human performance.
Why I do this work:
My approach has been shaped by a belief that people are not a function to be managed — they are the source of organizational momentum, trust, and endurance. I'm drawn to moments when culture is tested, when leadership behaviors directly shape outcomes, and when the right people strategy can change the trajectory of an organization. That's where this work becomes most meaningful — and most impactful.
Every engagement is grounded in partnership, practical execution, and the understanding that mission-aligned, people-centered organizations sustain performance over time
What guides the work:
Organizations are most effective when people strategy is treated as a core driver of business performance — not a support function.
Forward Talent Strategy works differently alongside leaders and their teams.
Our approach blends strategic perspective with integrated leadership — delivering human capital roadmaps that drive growth objectives for founders, senior teams, investors, and boards.
The focus is on building organizations where people feel supported, engaged, and able to do their best work — whether scaling, adapting, or redefining what’s next.
By working with Forward Talent Strategy, you’ll gain:
A true executive thought partner
Bring priorities, structure, and goals into clear focus around business strategy — ensuring people and performance move in the same direction.
Mission-aligned clarity
Cultivate trust, inclusion, and communication that deepen engagement and strengthen connection to purpose.
Stronger leadership capability
Build the talent and infrastructure foundation that enables teams to execute on mission and scale with intention.
Execution that sustains
Reinforce accountability and performance through recognition and rewards aligned to values and impact.
20+ years of senior people leadership experience
Experience you can trust:
Leading people strategy and execution across organizations at every stage — from startups to established global brands.
Proven transformation experience
Successfully guided organizations through hypergrowth, global expansion, leadership transitions, technology transformations, restructures, and M&A and IPO events.
Executive-level partnership
Trusted advisor to founders, CEOs, leadership teams, investors, and boards — aligning people strategy with business priorities to enable scalable growth and long- term effectiveness.
Deep leadership and coaching expertise
Background in executive coaching, supporting leaders and managers to build capability, accountability, and strong people leadership through change.
Advanced education and professional recognition
M.S. in Career Development
Master Career Professional (NCDA) — the highest professional recognition in the field
“Silvia brings clarity, partnership, and a deep understanding of both people and business — helping leaders move from complexity to confident execution.”
— CEO / (Client)
Explore how we can work together
If you’re seeking a trusted partner to support your organization’s next phase, let’s start with a conversation.