David Gandara

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Volunteer Experience

  • Startup Advisor

    ACTIVATE

    - Present 6 years 7 months

    Economic Empowerment

    ACTIVATE is a three day Seattle festival for entrepreneurs, currently scheduled for Fall, 2019. ACTIVATE is a catalyst for cities to promote their entrepreneurial story, sourcing the best ideas in the community for investment and collaboration.

  • Chair, Advisory Board

    University of Washington, Michael G. Foster School of Business

    - Present 12 years

    Education

    Through the work of student consulting teams and faculty-led business education courses, we grow business revenues and jobs with a focus on businesses owned by people of color, women, LGBTQ, veterans, and those located in under-served communities. Since our inception in 1995, we have generated more than $210 million in new revenue and retained over 200,000 jobs; but we didn’t do it alone.

  • Board Member, WTA Supplier Board

    The Washington Trucking Associations

    - Present 12 years

    Economic Empowerment

    As a WTA supplier board member, I worked to help promote a favorable and profitable operating climate for trucking business.

  • Co-Founder

    Ernest I. J. Aguilar Scholarship Endowment

    - Present 21 years

    Education

    The Aguilar Endowment is the first endowed scholarship of its kind in the nation. It provides two scholarships for talented and deserving Latinos who are enrolled at the Foster School of Business at the University of Washington. The endowment was founded by private community leaders in the Seattle area and it honors Ernest Aguilar, who was an important community leader in Washington. Since 2006, over $500,000 has been raised for the endowment.

  • Chair, Outreach Committee

    ArenaSolutions.org

    - 1 year

    Politics

    ArenaSolution.org supports efforts to bring a state-of-the-art arena to the Puget Sound region for future professional sports franchises as well as premium concerts and shows. I was charged with much of the community outreach and participated in government relations. We were successful in having the new arena legislation passed by both the Seattle City Council and the King County Council. Our main goal is to bring a professional basketball team back to Seattle.

  • Board Member

    UW Impact – University of Washington

    - 1 year

    Education

    UW Impact recognizes that the community of University of Washington alumni and supporters is diverse and represents a wide range of social, cultural and political perspectives. UW Impact currently does not take sides on specific legislation, candidates or issues, but broadly supports the cause of state funding for higher education.

  • Board of Ambassadors

    University of Washington, Michael G. Foster School of Business

    - 3 years

    Education

    Our board was tasked with ascertaining the viability of raising an $8 Million endowment for the Center.

  • Board Member

    Plaza de la Raza Cultural Center for Arts and Education

    - Present 13 years

    Arts and Culture

    Situated in the heart of East Los Angeles in Lincoln Park, Plaza de la Raza Cultural Center for the Arts and Education is the only multidisciplinary venue of its kind in Los Angeles. Plaza is a focus of activity, a popular meeting place for its neighboring communities, and a regional center for the five million Angelinos of Mexican and Latin American descent. It is a truly a “Place for all People” and a safe haven for local youth.

  • Board of Trustees, At-Large and Executive Committee

    University of Washington Alumni Association

    - 9 years

    Education

    The University of Washington Alumni Association Board of Trustees manages the affairs of UWAA. Board members are elected volunteers and serve for a designated term. We also serve on the executive committee, which is the policy-making body for the association.

  • Board Member

    Financial Education Public-Private Partnership

    - 2 years

    Education

    This board looked at the feasibility of introducing financial education at the grade school level, while also helping math skills.

  • President and Chairman

    Washington State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (WSHCC)

    - 2 years

    Economic Empowerment

    The WSHCC actively promoted the economic growth and development of Hispanic businesses, as well as develop strong relationships with companies that were looking to reach the Hispanic market.


  • Judge / Coach Business Plan Competitions

    University of Washington, Michael G. Foster School of Business

    Education

  • Judge / Coach Business Plan Competitions

    Seattle Pacific University School of Business

    Education

  • Judge / Coach Business Plan Competitions

    Seattle Univerrsity, Albers School of Business

    Education

Projects

  • California League of Latino Cities

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    I served as the Regional and National Lead Liaison for the Consumer Lending Industry.

  • Community Management

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    Managed over twenty-five community based relationships.

  • Community Outreach

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    Delivered community development presentations to state and national associations

  • Government Liason

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    Built effective government relationships on state, regional and national levels.

  • League of United Latin American Citizens

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    Represented the national Financial services industry as the lead liaison for the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC). This organization was founded in 1929 and is one of the leading social, civil, economic, and educational advocates for Latinos in the United States.

Honors & Awards

  • 2011 Crystal Eagle Leadership Award for Volunteer & Philanthropic work

    Tabor 100

    Tabor 100 is the largest African-American business organization in Seattle. I helped put in place the funding for their first scholarship award.

  • 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award for Volunteer & Philanthropic Work

    Sea Mar Health Services

    Sea Mar is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health and human services in Washington State.

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