Daniel Valdez is a Network Director for the Welcoming America Network, where he leads overall strategy and provides technical assistance to community partners and network members. Additionally, Daniel volunteers with a number of organizations and serves as President of the Board of Directors of Charlotte Pride. Throughout his career, he has worked in areas of public health, income inequality, immigrant inclusion, and racial justice. He 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.