Priscilla Vega
Priscilla Vega, MA, is a dynamic human resources professional and talent management specialist with a strong foundation in employee relations, recruitment, and compliance-driven workplace practices. With nearly a decade of executive-level support experience and several years dedicated to Human Resources, she has developed a reputation for managing sensitive matters with discretion, fostering collaborative relationships, and driving efficient, people-centered operations. Bilingual in English and Spanish, Priscilla brings a well-rounded skill set that includes expertise in HRIS systems, benefits administration, and inclusive workplace initiatives.
Priscilla’s professional experience spans diverse roles across education, nonprofit, and legal environments. Most recently, she served as a Human Resources Specialist at High Tech High, where she led full-cycle recruitment for a workforce of over 1,000 employees, successfully filling high-volume roles while improving hiring processes and onboarding systems. Her earlier experience includes leadership as a Preschool Director and HR Coordinator, as well as executive-level operational support at PUC Schools, where she managed complex calendars, coordinated large-scale events, and supported senior leadership. She currently contributes to the Legal Aid Society of San Diego, providing critical legal and administrative support to underserved populations navigating housing-related cases.
Committed to continuous growth and professional excellence, Priscilla is pursuing a Master of Legal Studies at the UCLA School of Law, with a focus on employment and labor law. She also holds a Master of Arts in Educational Psychology and Counseling from California State University, Northridge. An active member of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and the SHRM San Diego Chapter, she remains engaged in the HR community and emerging industry trends. Passionate about making a meaningful organizational impact, Priscilla is dedicated to advancing equitable workplace practices, strengthening employee experiences, and growing as a strategic HR leader.
• Historian of Interested Ladies of Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc., 2011
• President of Interested Ladies
• University of California, Los Angeles - School of Law
• California State University, Northridge
• Highest Distinction Award for Pro Bono
• Legal Aid Society of San Diego
• PHRA (Professionals and Human Resources Association)
• Society for Human Resource Management
• Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) San Diego Chapter
• Pro Bono Legal Services
• Legal Aid Society of San Diego
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I've ever received is to go somewhere where they value you. I think that's something I've always been told - go somewhere where they value you. And that's hard to come by. That's really hard to come by. And right now, the job market's so hard.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
In my work, what's most important to me is being able to work with clients and help them in their most vulnerable time, and guide them in the right path. This has been my greatest achievement, being able to work with clients and helping them in their most vulnerable time, and guiding them in the right path as to getting them their court sessions, and hopefully that they win the case. There's just a lot of vulnerable people that not know, not knowing what to do. In my personal life, I like hiking, doing adventures, and I also like visiting different coffee shops. I like to try new places, new restaurants. I'm always open for new things. I always like to push myself out of my comfort zone and try new things. I love baking and cooking. Those are one of my big things I love to do in my house. And hanging out with my friends and family.