Arturo Vargas serves as the CEO for NALEO, a national membership organization, and the NALEO Educational Fund, a national nonprofit organization that strengthens American democracy by promoting the full participation of Latinos in our civic life. The NALEO Educational Fund’s programs include naturalization outreach and promotion, voter engagement, Census policy and outreach; professional development programs for policy makers; and promoting a policy framework to enhance Latino access to and participation in our democratic processes. He has held these leadership roles since 1994. Arturo is a nationally recognized expert in Latino demographic trends, electoral participation, voting rights, the Census, and redistricting.

Prior to joining NALEO, Arturo held various positions at the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, including Vice President for Community Education and Public Policy. Before joining MALDEF, Arturo was the senior education policy analyst at the National Council of La Raza.  Arturo holds a master’s degree in Education, and a bachelor’s degree in History and Spanish from Stanford University.