Ruben Navarrete is a distinguished professional with a wealth of experience in non-profit management, team leadership, mentorship, and insurance underwriting. Navarrete graduated from the University of Arizona with a Bachelor's Degree in Spanish and Latin American Studies, and he previously worked at Friends of the Children. In this organization, Navarrete held critical roles such as National Program Manager, Team Leader, and Professional Mentor. Friends of the Children is a non-profit organization that provides vulnerable youth with paid mentors who guide them through high school graduation.

Navarrete's expertise in non-profit management comprises team recruitment, training, and performance management. His interpersonal and leadership skills are evident in his past roles, where he led a team of professional mentors, donned the role of team supervisor, and ensured that the Friends of the Children program was delivering quality services to young people.

Navarrete also has a background in insurance underwriting. He previously worked as a Business Insurance Underwriter Associate for Farmers Insurance Group and a Licensed Sales producer for Allstate Insurance. Navarrete played a significant role in supporting insured individuals and organizations, enabling them to get the best coverage and value for their insurance needs.

Additionally, Navarrete has a volunteer background at ABANSA Refuge and Artworks. In both organizations, Navarrete lent his expertise to help create better opportunities for vulnerable people.