Miguel Angel Duncan-Galvez Bravo is the Managing Director, Regional Development & Engagement at Latinos for Education. Originating from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, Miguel moved to the U.S. at age 2 has been marked by educational achievements and impactful advocacy. Armed with a Political Science degree from California State University Northridge and an MA in Diplomacy and Military Studies from Hawaii Pacific University, he made history as the first undocumented student in the program, earning the Holomua Scholarship and the Master of Diplomacy and Military Services’ Perseverance Award. When granted DACA in 2012, Miguel became a key figure in advancing same-sex marriage in Hawaii. In 2016, he became the first fundraising manager for Washington’s only Hispanic LGBTQ nonprofit increasing their annual budget from $200,000 to over $2 million. Entre Hermanos is now the leading organization for immigration and HIV work for the Latino community in the state.  

In his role as the Director of Development for C5 Youth Foundation, Miguel secured over $2 million annually, empowering 500 youth. Prior to joining our team, he worked for Out in Tech, the world’s largest LGBTQ+ tech organization. Miguel played a pivotal role in establishing philanthropic support with foundations and helping create a culture of philanthropy. 

Actively contributing to community causes, he served on both Equality Hawaii and with Seattle Pride board of directors. His commitment to education extended to a committee role for California State University Northridge’s scholarships. Lastly, King County recognized his expertise, appointing him to a two-year term on the Immigrant & Refugee Commission. Miguel’s multifaceted contributions reflect a dedication to education, LGBTQ+ advocacy, and immigrant rights, making a lasting impact on diverse communities.