Meet Humberto,

one of our Senior Consultants.

Humberto Camarena (he/him/él)  is an innovative strategist and facilitator with more than 15 years of experience advancing social impact through equity-centered organizational change. A founding member of Vías, La Piana’s Latine-centered consulting practice, Humberto partners with nonprofits and foundations to design inclusive strategies, strengthen leadership, and drive innovation that responds to the realities of diverse communities.

Humberto is co-author of the book Innovation from Within: Redefining How Nonprofits Solve Problems. Before joining La Piana, he served as Assistant Director of the Center for Social Innovation at Boston College and as Head of Extension and Continuing Education at the School of Social Work at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. His work as an academic centered on building the innovation capacity of future leaders to tackle emerging social issues.

Earlier in his career, Humberto worked across nonprofit sub-sectors in immigration, homelessness, mental health, education, and youth development — experiences that continue to inform his practice today. He has lived and worked in Chile, China, Dominica, and Mexico, bringing a global perspective to his work with U.S. and international clients.

Humberto’s consulting is grounded in curiosity, empathy, and creative problem-solving, and is firmly rooted in an intersectional and inclusive approach that responds to the rights of racialized minorities, women, people with disabilities, the LGBTQIA+ community, and other historically marginalized groups.

Learn more about Humberto in this La Piana Consulting staff interview.