Meet our Founder: Rafael Rice
Designing Talent, Building Culture, and Engineering Growth

The creation of Blaqline Talent comes from a deep commitment to elevating businesses by aligning them with the right people. He knows firsthand that strategic hiring isn’t just about filling roles: it’s about unlocking potential, fueling innovation, and building organizations that can stand the test of time.​
He approaches hiring as both an art and a science: a process of architecting high-performing teams, crafting talent strategies that scale, and ensuring businesses don’t just grow, but evolve with purpose and clarity. He doesn’t just place candidates; he matches ambition with opportunity, vision with execution, and talent with culture; because when the right people are in the right place, companies don’t just succeed, they transform.​
With a bias for action, Rafael moves with energy and precision, always refining, innovating, and elevating the way businesses attract and retain talent. His mission is clear: to help companies reach their highest potential by putting people at the center of their success.​ Beyond his work, Rafael strives to stay connected to his community, culture, and passions.
Whether he’s catching a game, staying active, exploring new food experiences, traveling, or spending quality time with family, he brings the same dedication, creativity, and heart to everything he does.​ Blaqline Talent isn’t just about hiring. It’s about designing the future of work with intention, innovation, and impact. And for Rafael, that mission is just getting started.