Don has been with Groundswell since 2001. He has served as a human relations specialist for the BRIDGES program, the Hate Crime Prevention Program Coordinator, Director of Operations, Director of Community Partnerships, and is currently a Chief Growth Officer. Don served on the Board of the California Association of Human Relations Organizations and was a former chair of GLSEN’s Orange County Chapter and a former Human Relations Commissioner for the city of Santa Ana.
The Summit was more than empty words – it made clear that a solution-driven approach is the only way to fight hate. That’s why the working group activities, which are results driven are going to be critical in defeating violent extremism. The Summit brought together the best minds in government, private sector, academia, and civil society. Being surrounded by these experts sparked new ideas – some of which I’ve already implemented or have written about.
