Danny Navarro

Danny Navarro is the Advocacy Manager at Feeding America, where he focuses on civic engagement and voter participation initiatives. With over ten years of experience in the civic engagement sector, he has played a significant role in various political campaigns and nonprofit organizations.

Background and Experience

• Early Career: Navarro began his career in Miami, Florida, where he was instrumental in the 2012 election, helping to secure a significant voter turnout for President Obama.
• Move to D.C.: In 2014, he relocated to Washington D.C., continuing his work with organizations such as Voto Latino and State Voices, which focus on increasing voter engagement among underrepresented communities.13
• Current Role: At Feeding America, he leads efforts to engage voters and raise awareness about hunger issues during elections, emphasizing the importance of making hunger a priority for policymakers.14

Personal Life

Navarro resides in Northern Virginia with his wife, Laurie Ochoa. He is also involved in community activities, such as coaching youth soccer.13

Education

He holds a bachelor's degree in History from the University of Virginia and a master's degree from George Mason University.23

Danny Navarro's work underscores the intersection of civic engagement and social justice, particularly in addressing hunger-related issues within the electoral process.