Ruben Navarrete

Ruben Navarrete is the National Program Manager at Friends of the Children, based in Portland, Oregon. He has a background in education and community service, having previously worked as a team leader and supervisor at Friends of the Children. His experience also includes roles in the insurance sector, where he served as a licensed sales producer at the Ventimiglia Agency/Allstate Insurance, focusing on customer service and training new staff members.

Navarrete holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish, with a focus on Translation and Latin American Studies, from the University of Arizona. He is proficient in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, which enhances his ability to work with diverse communities.1