Fidel Acevedo

Grassroots Activist

My name is Fidel Acevedo. I have been politically active and a community activist for over twenty years. My mission is always to fight for the rights of all through civic participation. Please peruse my webpage to learn more about me.

VETERAN, POLITICAL ACTIVIST

Currently Serving as

Fidel Acevedo, SDEC 10 Committeeman

Precinct Chair

Progressive Hispanic Democrat, Chairman

Founder and Chairman Emeritus of the Official Texas Hispanic Caucus (THC)

of the Texas Democratic Party

Something About Me

I have been a Travis County resident since 1969. As a native Texan, I was born in Levelland, Texas and raised in New Braunfels, Texas. I have been married to Maria Acevedo, my one true love for more than fifty years. We have three children and six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Aa a member of in the United States Army during the Vietnam era, I served as a combat medic. I served fifteen years in the Texas Army National Guard and retired as Sergeant First Class. While in the U.S. Army, I was an instructor for basic first aid classes and I also ran the dispensary.

Between 1966 and 1968, I worked for Boeing in Seattle, WA, and in 1969 I started a successful career with IBM and retired 27 years later as a Facility Engineering Installation Coordinator.

WORK AND COMMUNITY ROLES

Fidel offers a strong community leadership background and years of experience as a political activist, collaborator with community, media and business leaders and a strong advocate for political empowerment. Most recently, was involved in the creation of the Texas Hispanic Caucus of the Texas Democratic Party.

VISIONARY | CHALLENGE-DRIVEN | SUCCESSFUL LEADER IN THE COMMUNITY ARENA

As a natural and persuasive communicator recognized among colleagues for his keen ability to energize and inspire individuals to work toward achieving a common goal; excel in creating consensus among divergent groups. Fidel, is a passionate advocate having devoted the last fifteen years to providing opportunity for voter empowerment, voter education and voter participation. He is a creative and resourceful professional with a record of accomplishment in directing and/or playing a major role in civic programs and interacting with political and mediate representatives.

CIVIC & COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP ROLES

Since 1996 served as County Delegate / State delegate to the Texas State Democratic Convention
Executive Director of the Mexican American Democrats
Chair for the Progressive Hispanic Delegation (PHD)
State Treasurer & SDEC Representative for Texas Environmental Democrats
Field Director for Presidential Candidate Congressmen Kucinich
Served as Election Judge for 10 years and as Precinct Chair since 1996
Conducted voter registration campaigns, advocated for protection of the environment
Founded the Round Rock Soccer League and Round Rock T-Ball League

EXPERIENCE

State Parliamentarian for League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), Texas 2009 - 2010
Facility Engineer Coordinator, IBM, Austin, TX 1969- 1996 (Retired)
Texas Army National Guard 1980-1996 (Retired Sgt. First Class)
Boeing Aircraft, Seattle WA. 1966-1968
Active Duty U.S. Army 1960-1966

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS & HONORS

Hispanic Caucus Democrat
Member of St. Williams Medical Mission Team
Member of the American GI Forum
Former Member of The Labor Council for Latin American Advancement (LCLAA)
Former Member of the United Farm Workers of America
Charter Member of Texas Democratic Veterans
Former Member of State Executive Committee (Texas)
Black Austin Democrats
Capital Area Progressive Democrats
The Labor Council for Latin American Advancement (LCLAA)
North by Northwest Democrats
Board member of South West Austin Democrats
SFC Meritorious Award

EDUCATION

Fine Arts, Political Science - Austin Community College
Public Relations, Continuing Education, IBM
Texas Army National Guard, Austin, Texas Munitions Ordinance Specialist & Small Parts Repair