Manuel Mendoza

Manuel Mendoza, MPA, currently serves as Team Lead at AppFolio, Inc., where responsibilities include overseeing public record analysis. Previous experience includes a Program Manager role at Defenshield, Inc., leading projects focused on security personnel protection in the wake of 9/11. Manuel's extensive background with the US Navy spans almost 12 years, featuring various leadership positions such as ANTITERRORISM/PHYSICAL SECURITY DEPARTMENT TEAM SUPERVISOR, where development and implementation of security plans occurred across multiple installations. Other roles included managing security operations, developing training programs, and serving as a legal assistant. Manuel holds a Master of Public Administration from National University, alongside degrees in Criminal Justice Administration and an Associate of Arts in the same field.