Iris Sandoval currently serves as the Chief Human Resources Officer at Emergence Health Network. She has over 12 years of progressive experience in Human Resources with various Fortune 500 companies and non-profit and health care administrators. She was born and raised in El Paso, Texas, although her educational goals led her to spend over ten years in Albuquerque, NM.
In a previous role, Iris started a Human Resources Department from its inception, bringing policy and regulation to a growing Healthcare Administrator in New Mexico. Since then, she has grown her career serving in all major functions of the Human Resources field. Her passion for people and the community of El Paso led her back home. In January of 2023, Iris was awarded the Human Resources Professional of the Year by the Society for Human Resources Management, El Paso chapter. She was selected for mentoring employees, openly sharing her knowledge, and advancing the Human Resources profession in the El Paso Community.
Mrs. Sandoval holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communications and Spanish and a Master’s in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resources and Finance. She is currently attending the Wharton School and anticipates completing the CHRO program in June of 2025. She is a certified SHRM and PHR professional.