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 and the Director of Strategic Planning where he also served in the capacity as a paid lobbyist during the state’s legislative session.

He currently is employed with the Clark County School District and has served in the capacity of 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. At present, Daniel serves as the coordinator for the CCSD Office of Charter Schools.

In addition, Daniel has served on the Board of Directors for the Nevada Latin Chamber Of Commerce for the past 6 years and is co-editor-in-chief of the Comunicación quarterly magazine. He also is Chairman for the Latin Chamber’s Career Day Youth Scholarship Program and Chairman for the Public Relations committee.

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 a Masters of Science Degree in Quality Assurance from the California State University.

Daniel currently resides in Las Vegas, Nevada and is married to Bonnie Tafoya who serves as a family nurse practitioner and has two children Daniel Jr. 15 and Sara 9. Aside from his community involvement and political activism Daniel’s hobbies include coaching youth soccer, teaching and practicing martial arts and cycling.