Daniel Cardenas
Director of Diversity, Equity, and InclusionAs the inaugural director of diversity, equity, and inclusion, Daniel Cardenas (he/him) serves as the main advocate for KPBS’ diversity vision, initiatives, action plan and strategic goals. He serves as a key collaborator between San Diego State University, the San Diego State University Research Foundation, and KPBS. He is the subject-matter expert and champion for diversity, equity, inclusion, access and belonging at the station.
Daniel joins KPBS with over a decade of experience creating equitable education and work environments on university campuses. Most recently, Daniel served as the associate director of the UC San Diego PATHS Scholars Program, which aims to increase the number, persistence, and success of underrepresented scholars in science, technology, engineering, math and medicine (STEMM). He has also served in the UCSD Raza Resource Centro, UC Davis Cross Cultural Center, as well as Oregon State University’s Native American Longhouse and Asian and Pacific Cultural Centers. He earned a Master of Education from Oregon State University and his bachelor’s from Sonoma State University.
Daniel is a father, partner, and poet. When not working, he can be found at the park, riding bikes, hiking with his family, or taking in San Diego’s art and hip hop scene.
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As part of Bike Month, SANDAG is hosting 'Bike Anywhere Day' on May 16. Participating cyclists of all ages can visit over 100 pit stops throughout the county.
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The report from Rutgers University found a rise in minimum wage violations in for major California cities, including San Diego.
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The algae, Caulerpa prolifera, was discovered in the bay in September 2023 and additional patches have been found near Coronado Cays.
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Report from the Pew Research Center says Hispanic women in general continue to face pressure to play traditional roles, despite advances in educational attainment and entrepreneurship
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday the state will make $3.3 billion available by July for counties and private developers to start building more behavior health treatment centers.
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La última versión del presupuesto recorta la financiación en un total combinado de $200 millones para los dos sistemas universitarios públicos del estado.
- News watchdogs alarmed by proliferation of ‘pink slime’ sites in San Diego and elsewhere
- Water contact closures, advisories listed for San Diego County beaches
- Minimum wage violations rise in major California cities, including San Diego
- Translucent zooplankton 'sail' to San Diego shores
- 'Peace in Israel' week continues on UC San Diego campus along with protests