Richard Perez Sr.

I was born and raised in San Jose, California of Mexican/Native American ancestry by two amazing blue-collar working parents. My story is one of inclusive diversity and 35 years of work experience in the private sector as a telecom engineer. During my career, I developed essential skills in strategic planning, engineering, project management, procurement, logistics, and deployment of high-capacity communication technologies.

 

In the nonprofit world, first as a volunteer and then as president of a local civil rights organization. The understanding of equal opportunities in education, leadership, employment, housing, and food, led to the opportunity to write grants. I worked with nonprofits, local leadership, elected officials, and government departments to establish impactful programming for students, seniors, families, and marginalized communities.

 

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Finally, my passion for community service, technology, and helping others has brought me full circle. I'm extremely excited about the world of grant writing and community development using the latest techniques and tools. All to continue the mission of empowering our youth and establishing supportive environments for those in need.