BIOGRAPHY

Roberto Salazar

President, Self Reliance Foundation
Washington, DC

Roberto Salazar’s career in public service began in his home state of New Mexico and has since expanded worldwide. Salazar has been president of the Self Reliance Foundation (SRF) since October 2008, working to change the lives of people around the world.

Salazar works with SRF to empower children and people with access to information about education, health, culture, science, technology, civic participation, environment, energy, art, and public programs and services intended to benefit all peoples.

Salazar has played a crucial role in SRF’s successful development and implementation of public service information campaigns designed to inform, connect and empower people.

Prior to his position on the executive team for SRF, Salazar served as the National Administrator of USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service. He managed to expand the reach of USDA’s hallmark programs – Food Stamps; National School Lunch and School Breakfast; and the Special Supplemental Program for Women, Infants and Children – while preserving the integrity of a $60 billion annual budget.

Salazar’s past positions in New Mexico include director of the USDA Rural Development State Office, director of Science and Technology, director of the Human Services Department and advisor to the governor.