Western Growers is pleased to welcome Raul Leal as its new Learning and Development Manager supporting Western Growers University. Raul brings more than 18 years of experience in bilingual organizational learning, leadership development, and strategic advising, with a strong focus on helping teams turn complex workplace topics into practical, accessible training.
Raul brings a wealth of experience in designing and leading learning programs that help employees, managers, and organizations navigate complex workplace topics with confidence. His background includes employee development, ethics advising, compliance-focused training, and leadership development, with particular strength in creating practical learning solutions for diverse workforces in both English and Spanish.
Raul holds an MS in Education with a focus on Organizational Development and a BA in International Business from Universidad Kino in Hermosillo, Mexico. He is also a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), Certified Executive Coach and Certified Change Manager. He is fully fluent in written and spoken English and Spanish.
With Raul’s experience and leadership, Western Growers University is well positioned to continue expanding practical, timely, and accessible training resources for members. Whether employers are looking to strengthen compliance, develop leaders, or address emerging workforce needs, Western Growers University remains committed to providing training support that is responsive, relevant, and easy to put into practice.
Raul can be reached at [email protected] or (949) 379-3825, ext. 3825.