Our Team

Edgar Campos is a 20-year veteran of Los Angeles’ political and civic arenas. He has held senior staff positions in the nonprofit sector, electoral campaigns, and several elected official staff teams in government, and for ad-hoc projects as a consultant.

Beyond working for preeminent nonprofit organizations, Campos has successfully managed several issue advocacy, city measures, and state proposition campaigns. He has served on several boards, and committees, including both the Mayor of Los Angeles’ GRYD (’18 and ’22) and the California Board of Community Corrections Prop 47 (’19 and ’24) panels.

Campos began his career working for college readiness programs and community organizing in South Los Angeles. His passion is helping to distill complex policy issues impacting immigrant Latino, and working-class African Americans for wide audiences to find community-driven solutions that empower everyday residents.

Campos is known for his holistic approach to community development. His history of work in immigration, housing, criminal justice, child welfare reform, sustainability, and education causes inform his understanding of how the intersectionality of issues factor into the ability for families to thrive in their home communities.

Previously, Campos served as the Chief Strategy Officer of LAUSD’s School Board President Office, termed out as a Board Member with the United Way of Greater Los Angeles and most recently was the Chief Advancement Officer for L.A Promise Fund. He holds a B. A from UCLA and an M.B.A. with a focus in Non-Profit Executive Management.

Daniel Morones is a seasoned housing and education professional, community advocate, and the visionary Co-Founder and CEO of Fuerza Foundation. With over 15 years of experience in housing access, financial literacy, and youth development, Daniel brings a powerful combination of operational expertise and deep personal conviction to his leadership.

Daniel earned his degree in Liberal Studies in Education from California State University, Long Beach and went on to serve as a public educator at a Title I public charter school in Huntington Park, CA. He taught Music Appreciation and coached boys’ soccer, using creative expression and team-building strategies to inspire students to set goals and gain the skills needed to achieve them. His experience in the classroom gave him a deeper understanding of how financial instability and systemic failures can create trauma and disrupt family stability and hinder the long term potential of young people.

Daniel has been an NMLS licensed mortgage banker since 2011 and gained hands-on experience at major financial institutions, including Wells Fargo. In this role, he gained a deep understanding of how the lending infrastructure is built and how it often excludes those without financial literacy or institutional access. Daniel placed a strong emphasis on helping first-time homebuyers, especially veterans, navigate the complex and often overwhelming mortgage process. His work focused on demystifying lending, promoting financial empowerment, and guiding families toward building generational wealth while avoiding common financial pitfalls.

Daniel combined his background as both an educator and a banker to serve as the Community and Homeownership Services Manager at Habitat for Humanity of Orange County. In this role, he stepped into the nonprofit sector and quickly recognized how his unique skill set could drive meaningful, community-wide change. At Habitat, Daniel led housing outreach efforts and managed compliance with federal lending and fair housing laws. Working with local elected officials and nonprofit partners, they hosted community events that educated the public about affordable housing opportunities and expanded equitable access to homeownership. It was through this experience that Daniel saw the full potential of aligning grassroots advocacy, financial education, and public policy to uplift underserved communities. Daniel’s vision is to transform fear into strength (fuerza) by creating a network of rapid-response support rooted in compassion, trust, and action.

Marysol Arellano is a passionate humanitarian, medical professional, and consultant with over 15 years of experience helping people build confidence, wellness, and lasting self-worth. With a strong foundation in the medical field and a deep commitment to empowering others, Marysol has dedicated her life to transforming lives from the inside out.

Throughout her career as a consultant in wellness and aesthetics, Marysol has seen how self-esteem and healing go hand in hand. Her work has always focused on helping individuals rediscover their strength and rebuild their foundation with dignity, pride, and purpose. With Fuerza Foundation, she is now extending that mission to families affected by deportation, systemic injustice, and socioeconomic hardship, offering resources, advocacy, and support that go beyond quick fixes and aim for lifelong impact. Marysol believes that real change begins when communities unite with compassion and intention. Through Fuerza Foundation, she is breaking generational cycles and building pathways to resilience, so that children and families can grow in mind, heart, and soul with the wealth of knowledge and self-love to carry them forward.

As the founder of Fuerza Foundation, Marysol draws inspiration from her rich cultural heritage and upbringing in a traditional Mexican household. She is the proud daughter of José María “Chema” Arellano, a distinguished mariachi musician who performed guitarrón with the world-renowned Mariachi Los Camperos. Chema’s legacy includes being credited as a featured guitarrón player on Linda Ronstadt’s iconic 1987 album, Canciones de Mi Padre, a landmark tribute to Mexican-American music that brought mariachi to a national stage. Marysol honors her father’s musical legacy by performing mariachi whenever possible, using music as a bridge between generations and a way to preserve cultural pride. Her commitment to community and culture runs deep, driven by the belief that Latino families deserve more than survival they deserve to thrive. For Marysol, the phrase “La unión hace la fuerza” unity creates strength is not just a motto, but the guiding mission behind Fuerza Foundation.

Christian Hernandez is a highly experienced leader and public servant renowned for his impactful contributions and dedication to community service. He served as the Vice Mayor of Cudahy, California, from April 2016 to December 2018, where he played a pivotal role in enhancing transparency, improving public safety, laying the foundation for economic development, and promoting community engagement through technology and social media. During his tenure, Christian actively participated on various boards and committees: SCAG, Gateway Cities COG, California Contract Cities Association, furthering community development initiatives.

An alumnus of UCLA, Christian holds a BA in Political Science, graduated in 2011. This academic journey laid a robust foundation for his endeavors in public administration and civic service. His leadership extended to his role as a Board Member of TRUST South LA, a nonprofit focused on equitable development within Los Angeles communities, where he contributed significantly to social advocacy and infrastructure development.

Now, as the Co-Founder, Board Member, and Secretary of the Fuerza Foundation, Hernandez channels his expertise and experience towards fostering community programs that promote empowerment and social welfare. His career reflects a steadfast commitment to public service and an unwavering dedication to societal upliftment through strategic leadership in the nonprofit sector.

Christian Hernandez is a highly experienced leader and public servant renowned for his impactful contributions and dedication to community service. He served as the Vice Mayor of Cudahy, California, from April 2016 to December 2018, where he played a pivotal role in enhancing transparency, improving public safety, laying the foundation for economic development, and promoting community engagement through technology and social media. During his tenure, Christian actively participated on various boards and committees: SCAG, Gateway Cities COG, California Contract Cities Association, furthering community development initiatives.

An alumnus of UCLA, Christian holds a BA in Political Science, graduated in 2011. This academic journey laid a robust foundation for his endeavors in public administration and civic service. His leadership extended to his role as a Board Member of TRUST South LA, a nonprofit focused on equitable development within Los Angeles communities, where he contributed significantly to social advocacy and infrastructure development.

Now, as the Co-Founder, Board Member, and Secretary of the Fuerza Foundation, Hernandez channels his expertise and experience towards fostering community programs that promote empowerment and social welfare. His career reflects a steadfast commitment to public service and an unwavering dedication to societal upliftment through strategic leadership in the nonprofit sector.