Tadeo Azael De La HoyaTadeo Azael De La Hoya

Council Member


Professional Experience

  • Cocopah Indian Housing and Development 2024 – Present
    • Executive Director/CEO
  •  U.S. Department of Labor – 2022 - 2023
    • Economic Assistant
  • City of San Luis – 2008 - 2021
    • City Administrator
    • Interim City Manager
    • Assistant to the City Manager
    • Director of Operations
    • Police Administrator
    • Office of the City Clerk
  • Notary Public 2007 - Present
    • Arizona Secretary of State

 Leadership

  •  Arizona School Boards Association – 2014 – Present
    • Board President 2024 - Present
    • Executive Board President-Elect 2023 - 2024
    • Executive Board Treasurer 2022- 2023
    • Executive Board Secretary 2021 – 2022
    • Yuma County Director 2014 - 2022
  •  The Border Trade Alliance 2023 - Present
    • Member Board of Directors
  •  Gadsden Elementary School District Governing Board #32 – 2009 - Present
    • Governing Board Member (Clerk)
  •  Campesinos Sin Fronteras – 2019 - Present
    • Board of Directors
  • National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials 2009 – Present
    • Member
    • Executive Board of Directors Member 2015 - 2018
    •  Executive Board Secretary 2018 - 2021
  •  National League of Cities 2013 – Present
    • Member
    •  Hispanic Elected Officials Board of Directors 2024 – Present
    • Small Cities Council 2024 - Present
    •  Community and Economic Development Federal Advocacy Committee Member 2017 – 2021

Education & Credentials

  • Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies and Public Administration
    • Northern Arizona University
    • Dean’s List
  • Certified Public Manager
    • Arizona State University
  • Associate of Arts, Associate of Public Administration, Associate of Applied Science, Public Administration Certificate
    • Rio Salado College
  • High School Diploma
    • Kofa High School

 Volunteer Experience

  • o San Luis Senior Center (3 years)
    • City of San Luis
  • Yuma County, Arizona (5 years)
    • Community Justice Board Member
    • Yuma County Attorney's Office
  • Yuma County
    • 2010 Redistricting Commission Member

· Affiliations

  •  Arizona Municipal Clerk’s Association 2013 – 2022
    • Member
  • International City/County Managers Association 2015 – Present
    • Member
  • Arizona City/County Management Association 2015 – Present
    • Member
  • National Association of School Boards 2009 – Present
    • Member
  • Young Elected Officials Network 2009 – Member
    • Member/Mentor