Xavier Orellana

Snr. Workplace Culture Specialist

IOM - International Organization for Migration

Xavier Orellana is a seasoned Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion professional with over two decades of experience across the UN system, driving transformative change in gender equality, LGBTIQ+ inclusion, disability rights, race equity, and multilingualism. He brings both lived experience and strategic vision to his work, having served as a UN Volunteer, National Staff, and International Staff. Fluent in English, Spanish, French, and Italian, he has led global initiatives, shaped organizational culture, and represented IOM in high-level inter-agency forums. He strives to bring leadership that blends advocacy, innovation and intersectionality.

2026 AHRMIO Annual Conference

Welcome to AAC26—where the AHRMIO community gathers to set direction, steer wisely, and take the plunge into the next era of HR leadership. With the compass leading to Copenhagen, we will explore how HR can advance People, Purpose & Progress – strengthening trust and culture, building future capabilities, and shaping responsible transformation in international organizations.

Co-Hosted by UNFPA and UNOPS at UN City

Let’s create impact together.

AHRMIO Annual Conference pages

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