Na'atik Welcomes Dave Saldana as New Board Member

Na'atik is excited to announce Dave Saldana as the newest member of our Board. A skilled attorney and advocate, Dave brings expertise in employment law, civil rights, and media advocacy to support Na'atik’s mission of empowering communities through education and cultural exchange.

Dave, a graduate of the University of Southern California Gould School of Law, specializes in cases involving discrimination and workers’ rights. His background as an Emmy-winning journalist includes work with Reader’s Digest, The Progressive, and Al Jazeera Online. He has also served as communications director for the United Electrical Workers Union and senior fellow at the Center for Media and Democracy.

“We are thrilled to have Dave’s passion for social justice guide our efforts,” said Catherine Gray, Director of Na'atik. 

Stay tuned for our upcoming Faces of Na'atik series, where you can learn more about Dave and his vision for our mission.

Welcome, Dave!

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