Oneca Maffei is a dynamic and visionary People & Culture executive with over a decade of experience leading transformative growth across hospitality, luxury lifestyle and consumer goods brands. Known for building people-first organizations that scale with both heart and discipline, she has led high-impact teams through rapid expansion and cultural evolution. Across every role, Oneca has built critical infrastructure from the ground up, launching scalable recruiting systems, engagement programs and learning & development platforms that have consistently elevated performance, retention and shared purpose. 

As a trusted advisor to founders, CEOs and executive teams, Oneca blends strategic acumen with a deep commitment to humanity in the workplace. From rebuilding compliance systems to launching enterprise recognition galas and mental health activations, her work transforms company culture into a lived, measurable advantage. 

A graduate of Brown University and the Institute of Culinary Education, Oneca brings a rare fusion of operational excellence and hospitality soul—leading with the belief that people strategy is not a support function, but rather a growth engine and the foundation of any organization. Today, Oneca offers her expertise through consulting engagements, speaking opportunities and thought leadership pieces within the People & Culture space. She brings a rare blend of compassion with rigor - delivering not just programs, but lasting transformation.