Vice Chair, Member Representative
After moving to the United States from Colombia, Andre Donado became a student activist at Long Beach City College, where they discovered their passion for community organizing. Since beginning their organizing work, Andre has dedicated their career to advancing social justice and equity, leading and supporting critical policy campaigns for immigrant and housing rights at the local, state, and federal levels. They have also worked to challenge oppressive systems, including policing and mass incarceration. Building on years of community organizing and policy advocacy, Andre now serves as the Executive Director of Long Beach Residents Empowered (LiBRE).
Andre holds a degree in Political Science from Southern New Hampshire University and a degree in Film and Television from El Centro de Investigación Cinematográfica (CIC) in Buenos Aires, Argentina. When not working, Andre enjoys spending time with their dog (Wali), hiking, and playing tennis.
