Otayme Valenzuela

Otayme "Otto" Valenzuela currently serves as the Director of Public Policy & Advocacy at Hispanic Unity of Florida, Inc., where responsibilities include developing and advocating for a public policy agenda focused on healthcare access, education, financial stability, and immigrant family issues. Previous experience includes roles such as Associate Director and Public Policy and Advocacy Manager at HUF, as well as a fellow at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative. At Americans for Immigrant Justice, Valenzuela managed operations at a temporary detention center and provided legal support for unaccompanied migrant minors. Additional roles at the Consulate General of Guatemala involved community liaison duties and managing consular protection for vulnerable individuals. Valenzuela's career began as a Field Organizer with Voto Latino, focusing on voter registration in South Florida, and includes experience as an Account Associate at MSHC Partners, conducting political research. Valenzuela holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government from The George Washington University.