Daniel Tafoya hails from Albuquerque, New Mexico. He joined the United States Air Force in 1986 where he served for approximately 12 years as a non-commissioned officer earning the rank of Master Technical Instructor.

In 1998, he left the USAF and went to work for the State of Nevada University and Community College System where he served in several positions in his 5 year tenure; Operation Manager, Assistant Director for Telecommunication Services, Director of Government Affairs and Special Events where he also served in the capacity as a paid lobbyist during the states legislative session.

He currently is employed with the Clark County School District as the District’s Management Process System Coordinator. While at the school district, Daniel has developed various publications and training courses concerning the implementation of ISO 9001:2000. In addition, Daniel has served on the board of directors for the Nevada Latin Chamber of commerce and co-edits their quarterly magazine.

Daniel was recognized as the Latin Chamber’s 2006 non-profit public servant of the year recipient. Daniel possesses 3 Associates of Science degrees from the Community College of the Air Force, a Bachelors of Science Degree in Educational and Organizational Technologies from UNLV, a Masters of Arts in Organizational Management and is in the process of completing a second Masters of Science Degree in Quality Assurance from California State University.

Daniel currently resides in Las Vegas, Nevada and is married to Bonnie Tafoya who serves as a nurse practitioner in residency and has two children Daniel Jr. 11 and Sara 5. Aside from his community involvement and political activism Daniel’s hobbies include coaching youth soccer, teaching and practicing martial arts and cycling.