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Daniel Valdez (he/him/his)

Chief External Affairs Officer
Welcoming America
Charlotte, North Carolina

Daniel Valdez (he/him) is Chief External Affairs Officer at Welcoming America. In his role he oversees the organization’s development, communications, marketing, and strategic partnerships. With more than fifteen years of nonprofit management experience, he is passionate about helping advance the mission of organizations and communities working on systemic changes to bring greater prosperity and opportunity for everyone. Prior to his current role at Welcoming America, Daniel served as the North Carolina and Mid-South Director for the Hispanic Federation.

Daniel’s work has centered around advocacy and education efforts on issues like civic engagement, immigrant rights, racial justice, health disparities, and economic mobility. Throughout the years, Daniel has served on numerous board and advisory committees. Currently he serves on the boards of the New North Carolina Project, Latin American Coalition, and Charlotte Pride.

Daniel holds a B.A. in History and Latin American Studies from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and a certificate in Nonprofit Management from Duke University. He was born in Acapulco, Mexico and has called the Charlotte region home for over 25 years.

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