Aida Gueye is a dynamic human resources leader dedicated to shaping workplaces through people-centered solutions. With 14 years of progressive experience across government, nonprofit, and community-driven organizations, she specializes in helping shape workforces through people first strategies. As Director of People and Culture at Independent Sector, Aida drives strategic and operational leadership, ensuring alignment between organizational goals and a thriving internal culture. Her approach blends data-driven insights with a people-first philosophy, resulting in measurable improvements in engagement, retention, and organizational effectiveness. Throughout her career, Aida has led high-impact initiatives that strengthen both organizational capacity and employee experience. Across the District of Columbia government, she spearheaded talent acquisition initiatives for $211M initiatives, developed performance management strategies, employee retention programs and workforce initiatives that drove measurable results for complex, mission-critical agencies.

Aida holds a Master’s in Human Resource Management and an MBA from the University of Maryland Global, and a Bachelor’s in Business Management with a minor in International Business from the University of the District of Columbia. She is a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), Organizational Design and Development (ODD) certified and actively engages with professional communities. In 2026, Aida was selected for the 2026 edition of Influential women which celebrates women driving innovation, leadership, and change.

Aida is a proud native of Dakar, Senegal and believes that honoring people’s stories and elevating diverse voices is essential to building better communities.