Email: jflores@crpe-ej.org
Juan Flores was born in Colima, Mexico and raised in Mexicali, Mexico. With his parents, Juan immigrated to Delano, California. Juan is the proud son of parents who are farm workers in the Central Valley, he is the second of three children. At the age of 14, Juan worked as a farm laborer in the grape fields during the summer months of vacation from Delano High School. Juan has also worked at a dairy where he saw firsthand the dangers of working in a non-regulated dairy.
Prior to joining CRPE Juan was a Family Advocate in Delano, CA. where he advocated for low income families to obtain free childcare for their children. Juan has always had the “heart” of an organizer and it is demonstrated with all of the work he has done when not “working.” Juan possesses an A.S degree in Medical Assisting. Juan is also an active member of COFEM (Consejo para los Federaciones Mexicanas). Juan is the secretary of Club Unidos por Cuauthemoc Colima. When not working, Juan enjoys spending time with his family and friends in Delano. He is also a huge soccer fan.