Dominique Navarro
About Dominique Navarro
Dominique Navarro serves as the Operations Director at Environmental Health Coalition, a position held since 2022. With a background in environmental systems and policy, Navarro has extensive experience in grant writing, fund development, and program management.
Current Role at Environmental Health Coalition
Dominique Navarro serves as the Operations Director at Environmental Health Coalition, a position held since 2022. In this role, Navarro oversees the organization's operational strategies and ensures efficient management of resources. The focus is on advancing the coalition's mission to promote environmental justice and public health within communities.
Education and Academic Background
Dominique Navarro earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Environmental Systems & Policy and Ethnic Studies from the University of California, Berkeley, studying from 2006 to 2010. Navarro furthered education at the UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy, obtaining a Master's of Pacific International Affairs from 2010 to 2012. Additionally, Navarro studied the environmental and political impacts of open-pit mining at the University of Costa Rica in 2009.
Previous Experience at Environmental Health Coalition
Prior to the current role, Dominique Navarro held multiple positions at Environmental Health Coalition. Navarro worked as a Grant Writer & Fund Development Associate from 2016 to 2017 and later served as the Fund Development & Sustainability Director from 2017 to 2022. These roles involved developing funding strategies and managing grant applications to support the organization's initiatives.
Professional Experience in Civic Engagement
Dominique Navarro has experience in civic engagement through previous roles. As a Program Specialist at The San Diego Foundation from 2015 to 2016, Navarro contributed to community programs at the Malin Burnham San Diego Center for Civic Engagement. Additionally, Navarro worked as Development Coordinator at the Center on Policy Initiatives from 2013 to 2015, focusing on development and fundraising efforts.