Ana Estrada

Vice President, Human Resources and Locating

  • Over 15 years of HR leadership in corporate environments
  • Joined Paragon in 2016 and oversees 3,000+ hires annually
  • Leads strategic HR planning, employee experience, and workforce growth
  • CHRP designation and nationally recognized HR leadership award
  • Known for balancing process with personal touch
  • Holds Advanced CPTED Certification

Ana Estrada leads one of the most critical functions at Paragon—talent acquisition and employee experience. Since joining in 2016, Ana has guided the HR team in hiring, onboarding, and supporting more than 3,000 employees annually. Her ability to scale processes without losing the personal touch is part of what sets Paragon apart.

With more than 15 years of corporate HR experience, Ana brings a strategic perspective to organizational development, workforce planning, and culture building. She is known for her collaborative leadership style and her ability to link people strategies directly to company performance.

Ana holds a CHRP designation and was recognized by CSPN Women in Leadership with the Employee Experience Leader Award in 2020. She also holds Advanced CPTED Certification, underscoring her commitment to creating safer, more responsive workplaces from hiring to deployment.