Last Updated: January 5, 2021
Current term: 2019-2022
Contact: Sal.Romero@harrisonburgva.gov
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Biography
- Born in El Dormido, Guanajuato, Mexico
- Resident of Harrisonburg since 2004
- Wife Maria Cardoso, Daughter Jaqueline, Son Daniel
- Enjoys the outdoors, playing soccer, traveling with the family and being involved in the community
Education
- Masters of Science Education, Shenandoah University
- Bachelor of Science, James Madison University
- Associate of Science, Blue Ridge Community College
Occupation
- Director of Equity and Community Engagement for Harrisonburg City Public Schools
Civic Involvement/Other Boards and Commissions
- Former Member of the Virginia Board of Education
- Member of the Welcoming Harrisonburg Council
- Former Member of Harrisonburg Community Health Center
- Member of Smart Beginnings Greater Harrisonburg Leadership Council
- Founder of Latinos del Valle
- Founder of Shenandoah Valley Premier Soccer League
- Former Member on the Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission
- Council Representative, Shenandoah Valley Workforce Development Board
- Former Council Representative, Planning Commission
- Council Representative, Harrisonburg Rockingham Metropolitan Planning Commission
- Council Representative, Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance Board of Directors
- Council Representative, Finance Committee
- Council Representative, James Madison University / City Liaison
- Member of Virginia First Cities
Favorite thing about Harrisonburg
"I love our city because of its cultural and linguistic diversity and welcoming spirit."