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Abimael Chavez-Hernandez is an economic development analyst with experience in state, regional, and local advocacy, and policy development. Prior to joining the West Modesto Community Collaborative, he worked with organizations in San Francisco, Minneapolis, and Saint Paul. In addition to being educated in local west side Modesto schools, Abimael also holds a Bachelors in political science from UC Davis and a Master of Public Policy from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Throughout his educational and professional careers, he has been strongly interested in advocating for policy changes to improve the lives of the most marginalized through adequate resourcing of community needs and inclusive policymaking processes.
As the WMCC’s economic development analyst, Abimael is tasked with identifying resources and services that West Modesto and outer lying county communities need to thrive and fully participate in the region’s economic and social development. He will conduct surveys, data analyses, focus groups, and develop and use additional tools to ensure that the voices of the region’s communities of color and low-income residents are reflected in policy outcomes. Through this work, he hopes to build communities of learning and develop community capacity to meaningfully address the region’s challenges in healthcare, transportation, job quality, civic engagement, housing, and economic prosperity.
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