Danny Vargas

Raul “Danny” Vargas is an award-winning business, community, and board leader, accomplished media commentator, and marketing/public relations/public affairs professional. He was named among the “101 Most Influential Latinos” in America each year from 2020-2022 by Latino Leaders Magazine and among the “Most Influential People in D.C.” by Washingtonian Magazine in 2022 & 2023. Raised in a challenging environment in New York City, he has consistently created opportunities, overcome challenges, and beaten the odds throughout his life. Vargas has made significant contributions not only in business but also in the community. He is a proud US Air Force Veteran.

Vargas is the Founder and President of VARCom Solutions, a nationally recognized marketing, public relations, and professional services firm. He has served as Chairman of the Republican National Hispanic Assembly and as Chairman Emeritus of the Friends of the National Museum of the American Latino, where he led a national, bipartisan, successful effort to pass the authorization bill in Congress. He founded the American Latino Veterans Association, a non-profit serving Latino veterans and highlighting their contributions since 1776. Additionally, he is the Chairman of the Virginia Advisory Committee to the US Commission on Civil Rights and leads the GO Northern Virginia economic development initiative.

Vargas has held executive roles at AOL, France Telecom, and Global One, overseeing multinational sales and marketing efforts in the USA, Latin America, and Europe. He served as Chairman of the Virginia Board of Workforce Development, appointed by the Governor of Virginia, and is a former Chairman of the Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce. A regular media commentator fluent in both English and Spanish, Vargas frequently appears on networks such as CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, Univision, and Telemundo. He has penned op-eds for various notable publications and is a respected public speaker who inspires audiences with his life story of overcoming adversity and discusses critical issues like the future of political movements amidst demographic shifts in America. Vargas is dedicated to keeping his community and our nation vibrant, thriving, and strong.