Daniel Cano Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Ga, Us

The Justice Collective is a women-of-color-owned and operated firm with deep expertise across nonprofits, government, philanthropy, and private sectors. We have personally experienced the impacts of racism, bias, and oppression in workplaces and are committed to creating a better way forward. Our mission is to transform organizations by unleashing their full potential and advancing equity.At TJC, I lead strategic communications efforts focused on youth engagement for young men of color. I work closely with our advocacy team to amplify legislative and community-based initiatives that drive racial and gender equity. I’ve supported coalition & philanthropic partners in Sacramento and the Central Valley to embed equity frameworks and drive meaningful change.

• Teach reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, health, physical education, and music to students enrolled in the school/classroom • Calculate and report attendance

After school teacher for NLMUSD's GEAR UP partnership with Cal State University Long Beach at Los Alisos Middle School. • Led ice breakers, team bonding and board game activities to 30 middle schoolers • Supervised program attendees on trips to CSULB and California Science Center Long Beach GEAR UP works to increase high school graduation and college enrollment rates for the classes of 2027 and 2028 in the Norwalk La Mirada community. Our team collaborates with students, families, and school staff, to provide holistic educational services that promote academic excellence, career fulfillment, and personal growth.

The Student Outreach and Retention Center (SOAR) is a vibrant hub where student scholars are empowered to turn theory into action, advocating for and building a transformative, equitable educational environment. At SOAR, education & action becomes a vehicle for lasting social impact.In my Program Specialist role at SOAR, I:• Reignited & spearheaded the field study internship and volunteer program, successfully recruiting 10+ participants in the first quarter. I onboarded and trained 40+ student leaders in leadership development, program creation, and SOAR’s mission. This program has served over 120 students to this day.• Mentored and coached over 15 interns and volunteers, including DACA fellows, helping them design and execute their own student retention workshop that I made as an internship/fellowship requirement. Topics included Overcoming Impostor Syndrome, Time Management, Budgeting 101, Graduate School Prep.• Facilitated weekly team check-ins and guided meditation sessions, attracting 120+ participants over 10 weeks. Topics ranged from gratitude and leadership embodiment to creativity and energy clearing, offered both on Zoom and Instagram.• Moderated a high-impact panel featuring first-generation UCI staff on "Resilience in the Time of Uncertainty," drawing 300+ attendees at an event hosted by the Social Sciences Academic Resource Center.

Young People For (YP4) is a national long-term leadership development program that aims to identify, engage, and empower young people who are historically left out of the leadership development pipeline to take action in their community. Through YP4, I have:• Developed a community action plan called a Blueprint for Social Justice to address mental health for young people of color via hip hop therapy. I worked with Beats, Rhymes, Life INC & created a 3 minute video to highlight how #HipHopHeals youth participants through their state of the art & innovative intervention practices towards holistic healing and wellness. • Actively facilitated a 2 day leadership summit to over 40 fellows on direct service pathways to social change at the 2019 YP4 National Summit in Berkeley, CA• Actively facilitated a 2 day leadership summit to over 40 fellows on community organizing at the 2020 YP4 National Summit in New Orleans• Performed my own spoken word piece on my transformation to over 100 guests & attended a special alumni event with local NOLA organizers and guest Kendrick Sampson off Issa Rae's Insecure• Participated in regional and national trainings to learn foundational social justice leadership skills through workshops, trainers, guest speakers and breakthrough discussions.

Oakland, Ca

• Worked a $10,000+ budget, identified funding priorities, and launched a conference wide book drive • Managed social media accounts with daily to weekly posts over Linkedin, Instagram, and Facebook, drove engagement up for programs that I managed like UCOP Board meetings which reactivated our Student Advocate to the Regents program• Appointed as Liaison to the UC Office of the President and Regents providing strategic campaign direction for our Executive Board Leadership resulting in tuition freeze agreement two years in a row (impacting over 250,000 students) and $1.7 million for immigrant legal services for UC students and their families.• Strategically advise the President, Executive Board, and Student Coalitions; Presented Campaign Goals & Strategy with Student Labor Organizers• Interviewed applicants for our full time Director positions in Government Relations & Organizing • Published research report on students with disabilities and authored a CAL op-ed and Linkedin article on eliminating SATs & ACTs as part of advocacy strategy resulting in a UC-wide test-optional admissions policy in order to provide greater access for Black and non-Black students of color (BIPOC)• Led Board meetings, provided recruitment for collective bargaining, and tracked action items • Provided weekly check ins with my 7 team directors, hosted office hours, and trained on negotiations strategyThe University of California Student Association is the official voice of students from across the UC's system of campuses. It is our mission to advocate on behalf of current and future students for the accessibility, affordability, and quality of the University of California system.

Oakland, Ca

• Spearheaded the hiring process to expand the Bridges to Health team with a new program manager• Convened community partners to develop strategies supporting reentry individuals in the health sector• Produced and sent public comments focusing on racial equity to local workforce development boards• Facilitated jobs and workforce coalition meetings with the Alliance for Boys and Men of Color • Mentored in UC Berkeley’s CASA leadership development and academic success program

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Drafted several policy memorandums for the Executive Director • Represented my office at the White House for President Obama's My Brother's Keeper event• Communicated with the Department of Energy and revised publicity materials• Organized the initiative’s 25th year anniversary event • Co-wrote a blog for the department about the initiative’s 25th year anniversary event• Cleaned up Excel data regarding departmental funding streams for Hispanic Serving Institutions

Arroyo Vista

• Fostered community and engagement across two dormitories, supporting over 40 undergraduates in building strong connections and a positive living environment.• Managed and allocated budgets for four hall programs each quarter, ensuring effective use of resources to enhance student experiences.• Interviewed and selected prospective Resident Advisors, playing a pivotal role in shaping the leadership team for the next academic year.

•• Held one on one academic advising to over 300 students•• Connected students to other students involvements, resources, and services on and off campus•• Presented an introductory workshop to 50 incoming freshman during freshman orientation

University Of California, Irvine

• Appointed and led a team of four students in SOAR's marketing campaign for the referendum. • Delegated tasks including campaign image design, poster creation, and social media management.• Contributed to the successful passing of the SOAR referendum with 70% yes votes.

University Of California, Irvine

• Initiated and led a music therapy retention project focused on stress management for undergraduates.• Collaborated with student organizations to deliver meditation and music composition workshop series.• Drove ongoing success of the project, achieving a 400% increase in attendance & becoming the year’s most impactful retention initiative.

• Volunteered 160 hours to serve 7th to 12th grade students through various workshops and activities • Led bi-weekly arts workshop and facilitated social events like karaoke night and self-reflection projects• Assembled data and wrote a 38 page paper on At-Promise Latina/o’s Attitudes Toward Education

University Of California, Irvine

• Held one on one client advising to over 30 students on academic success, time management, and learning styles• Conducted workshops about campus resources, time management, study skills, and writing skills• Contacted and facilitated campus meetings and discussions between faculty members and first- generation undergraduates• Designed tip sheets for students on how to maintain their well-being as a college student

University Of California, Irvine

• Assembled and consulted on—and off—campus alumni mentorship opportunities for undergraduates• Collaborated with faculty to host faculty and alumni meetups & networking • Hosted workshops on professionalism, networking, leadership, & interview skills

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Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Social Policy And Public Service, Psychology And Social Behavior, Social Policy & Public Service/ Psychology & Social Behavior

Activities and Societies: Summer Academic Enrichment Program 2013 Alumnus, Latino Business Student Association, Latino Student.

Ppia Junior Summer Institute Fellow & Alumni, Public Policy & International Affairs

The PPIA Junior Summer Institute (JSI) Fellowship Program is a rigorous academic graduate-level preparation program for undergraduate.

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