Houston in Action
Juan Cardoza-Oquendo is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in policy, community engagement, and program management. Currently serving as Programs Director and Director of Policy and Elections at Houston in Action since July 2021, Cardoza-Oquendo has previously held the position of Policy and Community Engagement Coordinator at Harris County Precinct One from July 2018 to July 2021. Earlier in their career, Cardoza-Oquendo worked as a Policy Advocate at Workers Defense Project from July 2012 to April 2015. Cardoza-Oquendo holds a Master’s Degree from The LBJ School of Public Affairs (2016-2018) and a Bachelor's Degree in Anthropology and Human Geography from the University of Georgia - Franklin College of Arts and Sciences (2008-2012).
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Houston in Action
Houston in Action is an initiative made up of people and organizations who have come together to advance our community forward through our respective and collective work to build a stronger Houston through a culture of civic engagement. Through facilitated coordination with the Steering Committee and Houston in Action staff members, groups come together for collaborative projects, to think innovatively, and create new approaches to removing barriers to, and improving access to, civic engagement opportunities for our region's residents. Houston in Action is working to increase the civic participation of Houston youth through the work of GenHTX, advance policy that supports a culture of civic engagement, reduce barriers to political engagement for the community at-large, especially those affecting marginalized communities, and provide resources that empower organizations to be more effective in these areas. We envision a civic life in Harris County where every person and each institution play a powerful role in shaping a just and vibrant community.