Manuel Reyes serves as an At-Large Director for San Diego Democrats for Equality.
During the day, he is a Senior Policy Advisor & LGBTQ+ Liaison for Councilmember Jennifer Campbell. He is the Councilmember's public safety advisor and oversees constituent services for Ocean Beach and Mission Bay Park.
Manuel attended UC San Diego's School of Global Policy and Strategy where he earned a Master of International Affairs in addition to a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies. Manuel enjoys continuing to learn and grow as a young, civic leader in San Diego. He recently completed the Young Professional Council Academy at The San Diego LGBT Center, the Leadership Training Institute at the Chicano Federation of San Diego, and the Citizens Water Academy at the San Diego County Water Authority. Manuel is also Vice President & Treasure of the Board of Directors for Casa de Luz, a LGBTQ+ refugee shelter in Tijuana.
Manuel was born and raised in San Diego. He is the son of Mexican immigrants and is proud of his upbringing and hopes to represent the LGBTQ and Mexican communities in his public service.