Danny Rauda

Background

About Danny Rauda

As a first generation Salvadoran American, I carry with me the lived experiences of immigrant family members every day. That's why I am so passionate about honoring my family and pursuing justice because I believe every individual deserves to be treated with respect, compassion, and dignity no matter their citizenship status or circumstance. Over the past seven years, I have done this by creating allies through education and dialogue. My facilitation and speaking style has been described as authentic, personable, and disarming. When discussing sensitive topics and controversial issues, I use mindful inquiry and empathic listening to engage participants with an open mind and curiosity about their stories, thinking, and perspectives. I have a master's degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages focused on understanding discrimination based on language and promoting all forms of diversity, especially linguistic. For my thesis project, I interviewed a rural parish in Western Oregon to address the challenges and opportunities of having a foreign-born priest in their community. Using data from focus groups and individual interviews, I developed training materials that helped the community have more effective interactions with their African-born pastor. Currently, I work on a contractual basis for the ADL facilitating anti-bias trainings with students and teachers. Reach out to me about contracting, freelancing, coaching, and consulting at: E: hello@dannyrauda.com M: 206-395-6393 or visit me at I'd love to hear from you!