Eleazar Gutierrez is the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Program Manager at CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (CareFirst), one of the nation’s largest not-for-profit healthcare organizations, directly supporting CareFirst’s DEI Office. In this role, Eleazar manages nine Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), employee-led groups formed around diversity elements, and companywide DEI initiatives such as CareFirst’s Week of Equity and Action (WEA). 

As DEI Program Manager, Eleazar supports DEI initiatives internally within the organization’s workforce, furthering CareFirst’s mission of providing affordable, accessible and equitable healthcare for CareFirst members and their communities. Initiatives and programs prioritize diversity, demand equity and foster inclusion through education and volunteer opportunities that create understanding, empathy and a sense of belonging – all essential to the company’s mission and values. 

Prior to joining CareFirst, Eleazar served as the Senior Community Affairs Specialist at Panasonic North America, where he led Panasonic’s efforts on employee volunteer engagement and supported their ERGs. He also served as the Associate Manager of Leadership Programs, overseeing the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute’s (CHCI) leadership and civic engagement portfolio. In this position, he worked to advance CHCI’s mission of providing leadership development programs and educational services to students and young emerging Latino leaders. 

Throughout his career, Eleazar has cultivated strong partnerships with executive leaders, employees, and community organizations to advance inclusion, engagement, and organizational impact. He is dedicated to creating environments where individuals feel valued, connected, and empowered to thrive. Eleazar earned a Bachelor of Science in Sociology from California State University, Bakersfield. He is a graduate of the 2019 American Express Leadership Academy, conducted in partnership with the Center for Creative Leadership, and a 2018 ProInspire Fellow. In recognition of his leadership and community impact, he was named a 2026 Maryland Hispanic Leadership Award Honoree by The Daily Record and the Maryland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.