ABOUT DAVID DIAZ

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​David  was born to two hard working parents, Raquel and Jose Diaz, in Ensenada, Mexico. His family immigrated to the United States with a dream; to create a better life and new opportunities. He grew up in the communities of El Monte and South El Monte where he made some of his best friends, memories and met his wife.

Inspired by his parents' relentless work ethic, David pursued higher education and became the first college graduate in his family, eventually receiving a Masters of Public Health from Claremont with one goal in mind: Come back and serve the communities that raised him. 

​David Diaz is now a director at a nonprofit public health organization, which focuses on youth development, education and creating change in underrepresented communities like his own.  He's a dedicated public servant with project management, coalition building experience who has successfully worked with youth, schools, businesses, nonprofit organizations and cities to advance education, equity and public health.

​As a South El Monte High School alumni, David wants  to continue making a difference in his surrounding communities by channeling his education and serving on the high school board.
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Vote Diaz for El Monte Union High School District 2017!

EDUCATION

CLAREMONT GRADUATE 
 Class of 2014
Masters of Public Health
Concentration in Policy and Management
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ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY 
 Class of 2011
Bachelor of Arts of Psychology

RIO HONDO COLLEGE 
 Transfer

SOUTH EL MONTE HIGH SCHOOL 
Class of  2006

WORK

2014 - Present | DAY ONE
SOCIAL INNOVATION DIRECTOR
Focusing on education, community ​engagement and youth development

2014 - Present | BIKE SGV
PROGRAMS DIRECTOR
Policy, community development and community relations

2011 -2013 |  California Psych Care
BEHAVIORAL THERAPIST 
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2006 - 2011
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

COMMUNITY

2017 - Present  | City of South El Monte
PLANNING COMMISSIONER

2016 - Present | Investing in Place
BOARD MEMBER

2015 - 2017 | City of South El Monte
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSIONER

2016 - 2017 | Best Start
EL MONTE/SOUTH EL MONTE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBER