Juan Escalante is a nationally recognized digital strategist and a leading voice in immigrant rights. Once a DACA recipient, Escalante has since adjusted his immigration status and a fixture at state, local, and national campaigns advocacy campaigns. With over a decade of experience, Escalante’s expertise and insights have been featured in premier outlets such as The New York Times, USA Today, Univision, and CNN, amplifying his influence in shaping national conversations on immigration policy.

A proud Venezuelan-American, Escalante arrived in the U.S. from Caracas at the age of 11. He holds both bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Florida State University. He currently resides in Los Angeles, California, with his wife Susie and their dog Sophie, continuing to be a role model and thought leader in the fight for immigrant rights.