Julio Navarrete

Creative Writing Class, Educator, Leadership Council, Staff

"Immigrants Rising to me is a community that will welcome you with open arms and support you even through your most difficult moments."

Julio Navarrete, member of Immigrants Rising’s Leadership Council, talks about what Immigrants Rising means to him.




Julio Navarrete earned a BA in Radio, Television, Film, and Theater from San Jose State University, and a MA in Education from The National Hispanic University. He currently teaches Spanish and advises the Science and Eco Club at American High School in Fremont. Julio joined Immigrants Rising in 2011, was the Arts & Creativity Manager from 2012 to 2014, and currently serves on the Leadership Council.