ENROOT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 1, 2025

Enroot Names Daniel Enríquez Vidaña as Next Executive Director

The Board of Directors of Enroot is delighted to announce the selection of Daniel Enríquez Vidaña as the organization’s next Executive Director, effective April 7, 2025. In this role, Daniel will lead Enroot’s efforts to empower immigrant youth to achieve academic, career, and personal success through meaningful out-of-school experiences.

Prior to joining Enroot, Daniel served as President of Innovation Studio, a Boston-based nonprofit focused on building inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystems for BIPOC, women, and immigrant entrepreneurs.

At Innovation Studio, Daniel led strategic initiatives to expand access to innovation resources and economic opportunity. He launched a citywide externship program in partnership with Microsoft and Boston Public Schools, connecting educators and students to real-world career pathways through immersive learning experiences. He also oversaw operations, strengthened community partnerships, and worked closely with local organizations to advance economic mobility for underrepresented communities.

In previous leadership roles, Daniel developed a college soccer showcase in California that connected high school scholar-athletes—many from Spanish-speaking households—with college recruiters, resulting in life-changing scholarship opportunities. At Cradles to Crayons, he led program operations, expanding partnerships to provide essential resources to tens of thousands of children across Massachusetts.

With a deep personal commitment to immigrant communities, Daniel brings both lived experience and a professional track record aligned with Enroot’s mission. As a first-generation, bilingual Latino and the son of Mexican immigrants, Daniel grew up in Stockton, California, where he witnessed the challenges and resilience of immigrant families firsthand. This foundation shaped his lifelong dedication to equity, education, and opportunity.

Daniel holds a degree from Santa Clara University and lives in Boston, Massachusetts. He volunteers with the Cummings Foundation and was recently honored with the Eastern Bank Foundation Community Advocacy Award. His wife is an elementary school educator in Roxbury, and both of his daughters are graduates of Lesley University.

Daniel succeeds Jonathan Rosenthal, who has served as Enroot’s Interim Executive Director. The Board is deeply grateful to Jonathan for his outstanding leadership and steadfast commitment to Enroot’s mission during a period of significant transition. His thoughtfulness, guidance, and steady presence have helped position Enroot for a strong and exciting future.

Please join us in welcoming Daniel Enríquez Vidaña to Enroot as we enter this next chapter with optimism and shared purpose.
 

Media Contact:
Lima James
Senior Director of Development
Ljames@enrooteducation.org
617-876-5215