Daniel CasanovaExecutive Director | Nonprofit Leader | Advocate for Economic Empowerment & Homelessness PreventionDaniel Casanova is a nonprofit leader with over 25 years of experience driving impactful change in the sector. Currently, as the Executive Director of the Eviction Defense Collaborative (EDC) in San Francisco, he is focused on building innovative public, private, and philanthropic partnerships to strengthen the city’s homeless prevention systems.Previously, Daniel served as the Executive Director of Global Partners for Development for over a decade, where he spearheaded initiatives in economic empowerment and environmental sustainability across East Africa. His leadership has consistently emphasized bottom-up approaches that empower communities while addressing systemic challenges.With an extensive international background, Daniel has worked across East, North, and West Africa, the Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and Central America. He has played a key role in establishing numerous NGOs, guiding them from concept to fully operational entities, with a focus on public health, education, and economic development.His career highlights include leading unique and hands-on projects such as building two traditional wooden boats—one in Bangladesh and another in Indonesia—reflecting his deep commitment to cultural and community engagement.Daniel’s approach to nonprofit leadership is defined by his unwavering commitment to competence, integrity, and collaborative impact.