Emilio Vaca

Emilio Vaca is a longtime strategic collaborator with JPM&M, specializing in grassroots coalition building, field consulting and management, issue campaigns, public affairs, and organizational development for community non-profits, trade associations, and labor unions.

Prior to his work with JPM&M and founding Vaca Consulting, Emilio spent 10 years working in the non-profit sector and the labor movement. Most recently, Vaca served as the Executive Director of the North Tahoe Family Resource Center where he directed day-to-day operations and oversaw the creation of a wide variety of programs for the organization, which serves over 1,500 Tahoe area families. In 2010, Emilio was named Citizen of the Year by the North Lake Tahoe Chamber of Commerce in recognition for his work in the community and leadership in growing North Tahoe Family Resource Center.

In addition, Emilio served as Development Coordinator with the Cesar E. Chavez Foundation, an organizer with SEIU International, Prevention Program Manager with the Tahoe Women’s Services, and as a public affairs and communications consultant.

Emilio has also served on several boards and commissions including the Latino Leadership Council and the Parasol Community Collaborative. He resides in Kings Beach with his wife and their two daughters.