Andrés’ expert facilitation skills and ability to bring policy leaders, stakeholders, and the community to consensus have been instrumental in the success of multiple statewide, agency-led projects. His extensive experience working closely with policymakers and elected officials informs his deep understanding of social justice and equity initiatives. He previously served as Director of the City of Seattle’s Department of Neighborhoods, leading community engagement initiatives for the city across transportation, housing, and homelessness initiatives. He has directed projects focused on homelessness policy development, engagement, and grant distributions, all of which included robust engagement strategies. Andrés holds a B.A. from the University of California Santa Barbara in Latin American Political Studies and Spanish.