Dora Gonzalez

Dora Gonzalez is a seasoned professional in community engagement and government affairs, currently serving as a Senior Associate at the Obama Foundation since April 2023. Prior to this role, Gonzalez was the Senior Manager of National Partnerships at Skills for America's Future from September 2021 to April 2023. Experience includes positions within the City of Chicago as an Intergovernmental Affairs Manager and Fiscal Policy Analyst in the Office of the Mayor, as well as a Summer Fellow at the Pritzker Traubert Foundation. Earlier experience encompasses a Policy & Legislative Analyst role in the City of San José and various roles in local government, including Campaign Manager for Denise Belisle for District 8 City Council. Educational qualifications feature a Master's Degree in Public Policy Analysis from the University of Chicago, a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science with a focus on International Relations from the University of California, Berkeley, and specialization in International Regime Change from Freie Universität Berlin. Additionally, Gonzalez has a background in performing arts as an Improviser/Actor with ComedySportz.