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David Nava

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Director of Human Resources at Park Street
📍 United States

David Nava is a people-first HR leader with over 15 years of experience, currently serving as the Director and Head of HR at Park Street. He specializes in human capital strategy, total rewards, and people operations, focusing on building scalable, inclusive systems. He holds a Master of Human Resources and Employment Law from Arizona State University and is a SHRM-Certified Professional.

Outside of his corporate roles, David is a decorated veteran of the U. S. Coast Guard, having received both the Commendation and Achievement Medals. He also gives back to the community by teaching leadership development and technical skills as a Corporate Education Instructor at Illinois Central College, demonstrating a commitment to mentorship.

Unique Fact: David has twice been awarded both the Coast Guard Commendation Medal and the Coast Guard Achievement Medal for his service.

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Experience
12 Years
Current Role
Director of Human Resources
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
United States
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People-First Culture
His professional headline and posts consistently emphasize a “people-first” and “human-centered” approach to shaping company culture and driving growth.
Leadership Development
As an instructor at Illinois Central College, he designs and delivers training programs focused on leadership, coaching, and technical skills for workforce professionals.
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Career

Work history

10-2025
Director of Human Resources
Park Street
8-2024
Instructor, Corporate Education
Illinois Central College
6-2023 - 10-2025
Director of Total Rewards & People Operations
Certus
1-2022 - 5-2023
Human Resources Shared Services Senior Manager
Parsons Corporation
11-2020 - 1-2022
Human Resources Shared Services Manager
Parsons Corporation
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Education
Master of Human Resources and Employment Law - MHREL
Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University
Bachelor of Science (BS)
University of Maryland Global Campus
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