Jose Jimenez

Jose Jimenez is a seasoned community organizer with extensive experience in advocacy, public speaking, and leadership development. Currently serving at Nebraska Appleseed since February 2018, Jose has effectively supported grassroots teams, built advocacy strategies for immigrant contributions, and enhanced voter turnout among diverse populations. An Assistant Forensics Coach at Hastings College since May 2014, Jose mentors students in speech and debate, fostering public speaking skills and team cohesion. Past roles include Director of Communications for the Nebraska Democratic Party and Executive Director of the YWCA of Adams County, where responsibilities involved building community relationships and overseeing programs for at-risk youth. With a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies and Mathematics from Hastings College, Jose's background also includes earlier positions in customer service and life skills education.