Vivian Santistevan is the owner of Taos HR ganics. She has over 30 years of experience in corporate human resources, strategic partnership, mentorship, employee relations and communications, legal compliance and a history of providing outstanding customer service with innovative adult learning and training. Vivian is an established leader in Native American organizations. She has extensive knowledge of employment law as it relates to the private sector, governmental regulations and Tribal Government sovereignty and self-governance.
Her experience in dealing with all levels of management as well as employees, gives her an edge in understanding the diverse nature of human resources in any organization. Vivian served fifteen years on Active Duty tours around the world until her return to her beloved home town of Taos, NM. In her civilian career, Vivian has established herself as a Human Resources Strategic Partner working for various local businesses and industries. She retired from the US Army after 22 years of service.