About Daniel Obregon
Daniel Obregon leads our partnerships, innovation, and marketing and communications efforts as the Chief Growth & Innovation Officer.
Through more than 20 years of work in strategic marketing and communications, Dan's leadership has created new paths to innovation and impact in education technology, college and career readiness, the future of work, and most crucially, equity and access to opportunity. Before joining Leading Educators, Daniel was the Vice President of Marketing and Communications at Jobs for the Future (JFF), a national nonprofit dedicated to transforming the American workforce and education systems. There, he led cross-functional teams in brand marketing, project management, public relations, content strategy, editorial, digital, design, and events. Daniel also championed diversity and inclusion as the executive sponsor of JFF's employee resource group for Latinx/Latine-identifying employees.
Daniel's journey before JFF included pivotal roles at Common App, where he was instrumental in rebranding and launching several products that emphasize access, equity, and integrity in the college admissions process.
Daniel holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Maryland and a master’s degree in communications from American University. He lives in Washington D.C. with his wife and three children.
Through more than 20 years of work in strategic marketing and communications, Dan's leadership has created new paths to innovation and impact in education technology, college and career readiness, the future of work, and most crucially, equity and access to opportunity. Before joining Leading Educators, Daniel was the Vice President of Marketing and Communications at Jobs for the Future (JFF), a national nonprofit dedicated to transforming the American workforce and education systems. There, he led cross-functional teams in brand marketing, project management, public relations, content strategy, editorial, digital, design, and events. Daniel also championed diversity and inclusion as the executive sponsor of JFF's employee resource group for Latinx/Latine-identifying employees.
Daniel's journey before JFF included pivotal roles at Common App, where he was instrumental in rebranding and launching several products that emphasize access, equity, and integrity in the college admissions process.
Daniel holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Maryland and a master’s degree in communications from American University. He lives in Washington D.C. with his wife and three children.
