Since November of 1997, Felipe Aguirre has served as the Executive Director of Comite Pro Uno in Maywood, California. He founded and developed this community organization that created several community empowerment movements including tenants’ rights, Environmental Justice and citizenship. Prior to that Mr. Aguirre has worked extensively with multiple community based organizations, non-profits, and in government, including as Councilperson and Mayor of the City of Maywood from 2006 to 2013.