Juan Cotto

Juan Cotto is recognized as a public activist and leader in the Seattle area. Mr. Cotto is Director of Government Affairs at BloodworksNW Western Washington’s blood health organization.

Mr. Cotto spent 12 years at Fred Hutch Cancer Research Center where he worked to increase awareness of cancer research in minority communities. Mr. Cotto also served as Chair of the Fred Hutch Diversity Council

Mr. Cotto grew up in the Beacon Hill neighborhood of South Seattle. Mr. Cotto attended 12 years of Catholic school and graduated from O’Dea High School. Mr. Cotto attended Western Oregon State College where he graduated with a Degree in Social Science and has completed his coursework at the University of Washington’s Graduate School of Public Administration.

Mr. Cotto currently serves on the boards of the Metropolitan Seattle Urban League, the Children’s Campaign Fund, Washington Charter School Foundation, HomeSight and El Centro De La Raza.

Mr. Cotto is married to Sara Cotto who is a independent therapist working with a variety of clients. Mr. and Mrs. Cotto live in the Leschi neighborhood of South Seattle with their two children Clemente and Araceli.