Daniel Ayala Jr.

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Daniel Ayala Jr. is a dedicated leader, educator, and advocate committed to fostering positive change in both education and environmental policy. With a rich background in education and community service and engagement, Daniel has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to enhancing the well-being of his community.

His passion for education extends beyond the classroom, as evidenced by his involvement as Vice-Chair of the executive board for the Hays CISD DAC. In this role, Daniel has been instrumental in shaping policies and initiatives aimed at improving educational outcomes and equal opportunity for all students and employees within the district.

As a graduate of Texas State University with a Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Biology, Daniel is a staunch advocate for environmental conservation and sustainability. As the Vice President of the Texas Environmental Caucus, he has been at the forefront of efforts to address pressing environmental challenges facing Texas. His leadership and advocacy have been instrumental in promoting policies that protect our natural resources and mitigate the impacts of climate change. All while promoting the hybridization and weatherization of our electric grid.

Daniel has been recognized for his outstanding leadership and service, having been named a Regional Finalist for the prestigious White House Fellows Program. Only 100 applicants are selected from thousands of candidates from the entire country as regional finalists. Founded in 1964, The President’s Commission on White House Fellowships is the nation’s premier program for leadership and public service. The White House Fellowship offers exceptional Americans first-hand experience working at the most senior levels of the Federal government. Selected fellows are paid to work full-time with members of the President’s Cabinet and Senior White House staff.  This esteemed recognition underscores Daniel's exceptional leadership qualities and his potential to affect meaningful change at the highest levels of government.

With a business background from his Business Administration degree, he earned from El Paso early in his career, as well as his experience running his family’s small business. Daniel has the acumen to help make the necessary decisions that are needed to help keep our energy cost low while protecting the interests of all stakeholders from unprecedented weather phenomena that appear to be the new normal. Daniel has been a member of the Hays County community since 2011 and resides in San Marcos with his wife Maria who serves as an elementary teacher.

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