Full Name:
Daniel Hernandez, Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Place:
Tucson, AZ
Home City:
Tucson, AZ
Master's, Legal Studies, University of Arizona, 2020-2021
Bachelor's, Political Science and Government, University of Arizona, 2020
Representative, Arizona State House of Representatives, District 2, 2017-present
Candidate, United States House of Representatives, Arizona, District 6, 2022
Former Member, Federalism, Property Rights and Public Policy Committee, Arizona State House of Representatives
Former Member, Judiciary and Public Safety Committee, Arizona State House of Representatives
Former Member, Public Safety Committee, Arizona State House of Representatives
Former Member, State and International Affairs Committee, Arizona State House of Representatives
Western Regional Political Director, Swing Left, 2018
Raiz Program Manager, Planned Parenthood, 2016-2017
Arizona State Lead, Everytown for Gun Safety, 2013-2015
Manager, Candidate Ready Development, Leadership for Educational Equity, 2015
Latino Outreach Coordinator, Arizona Democratic Party, 2012
Southern Arizona Director, Carmona for Arizona, United States Senate Campaign, 2012
Director, Arizona Students' Association, 2011
Fellow, Flinn-Brown Civic Leadership Academy, 2011
Intern, United States House of Representatives, Gabrielle Giffords, 2011
Trainer, United States Student Association, 2010-2011
Senior Policy and Research Fellow, Arizona Students' Association, 2009-2010
Campaign Manager, Friends o' Farley, 2010
Intern, Hillary Clinton for President, 2007
Member/President, Sunnyside District School Board, 2011-2019
Commissioner, City of Tucson Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Commission, 2010-2011
Awards:
United States Office of Personnel Management Teddy Roosevelt Award for Public Service, Presidential Citation by the League of United Latin American Citizens, Special recognition by Jan Brewer Governor State of Arizona National, Special recognition on behalf of the country of Mexico presented by Mexican ambassador, Ceremonial first pitch All Star Game Major League Baseball, Special Proclamation from Council of the City of New York, National HOSA Hero Award from the United States Surgeon General, Special Recognition by Mayor Michael Bloomberg of New York City, Sunnyside Alumni Association Learning Community Leader Award, Special Citation by County Executive of Nassau County Long Island, Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Service Courage and Distinction award, National Hispanic Media Coalition Impact Award for Outstanding Community Service, Aguila Youth Leadership Institute Mitch Menlove award for Public Service, Santa Rita Little League Ceremonial first pitch award,
Professional Action Committee Community Service Award, Arizona HOSA Hall of Heroes award, Pima County Sheriff's Citizens Medal, University of Arizona 2011 Step Up award, Campus Pride Voice and Action award, Citation by Speaker of the California State House, Recognition by the Chabbad Jewish Synagogue Mineola Long Island, International Equality Forum National Hero Award, San Diego Pride Parade Grand Marshall, Valle del Sol Manuel Ortega Youth Leadership award, Grand Marshall Seattle Pride Parade