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Catiana Ibarra

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Partner/Senior HR Consultant

Catiana I. Ibarra-Aponte is an executive staffing leader with a strong record of placing senior executives in Construction, Manufacturing, Banking, and IT across Puerto Rico, the United States, and international markets. She partners with organizations to identify high-impact leadership talent and build staffing strategies that support growth, performance, and operational consistency.

With expertise spanning talent management, staffing, organizational development, and HRIS, Catiana is known for bringing structure to complex searches—clarifying the role, aligning stakeholders, and presenting candidates with precision and credibility. Her approach blends human insight with disciplined process, ensuring hiring decisions are both strategic and sustainable.

Catiana is currently pursuing a PhD in Industrial and Organizational Psychology and holds certifications in Human Resources, Compensation, and Labor Law. She is passionate about helping companies strengthen leadership pipelines while creating meaningful opportunities for professionals across diverse markets.

From Laid-Off Recruiter to Staffing Firm CEO | Catiana Ibarra
May 11, 2026

From Laid-Off Recruiter to Staffing Firm CEO | Catiana Ibarra

Welcome to The Elite Recruiter Podcast! In today's episode, host Benjamin Mena sits down with Catiana I. Ibarra Aponte, CEO and brand manager of Peoplelift, to share an incredible journey of resilience, leadership, and breaking barriers. From being repeatedly told "no"—whether by family, professors…

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