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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. From 2015 – 2019 Daniel held roles in the programs team at Welcoming America, including Network Director. Prior to rejoining Welcoming America, Daniel served as the North Carolina and Mid-South Director for Hispanic Federation. With more than a decade 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.
Daniel’s work has centered around advocacy and education efforts on issues like civic engagement, immigrant rights, racial justice, health disparities, and economic mobility. Daniel serves on a number of boards and committees, including the New North Carolina Project Foundation, Communities In Schools – Charlotte Mecklenburg, Charlotte Bilingual Preschool, and Board Chair for Charlotte Pride.
Daniel holds a B.A. in History and Lati
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Daniel Valdez, acclaimed Chicano performer, on his career and love for Colorado
DENVER — Daniel Valdez — much like the lowriders, zoot suits and huaraches on display at the Denver Art Museum — is an icon of Chicano culture.
That’s why Valdez was honored this week at an Hispanic Heritage Month event hosted by US Bank, the sponsor of the Denver Art Museum’s “Desert Rider” exhibit, which closes September 24.
Valdez’ music, acting and activism have brought Mexican American heritage to the masses for more than 50 years.
Denver7 spoke with Valdez in an exclusive interview about his history-making career and his deep ties to Colorado.
"It's been amazing,” Valdez said. "I've been in theater and music all my life.”
Valdez was born and raised in California, but he has a special connection to Colorado.
“I've been coming here since 1970,” he said.
That’s when he and his brother Luis first went on tour with El Teatro Campesino, a theater troupe they started from the picket lines of Cesar Chavez's United Farm Workers Union.
Between protests in the Delano Grape Strike of 1969, the Va
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