
ABOUT DANIEL HALDEN
Art is a public service. Public service is an art.
Dan is an Angeleno dedicated to serving the City of Los Angeles in various capacities. With roots in entertainment, politics and government, in his career he has engaged with the creative capital of the world in myriad ways.
Dan studied Drama and Politics at New York University. He has been named one of LA's "Impact Makers to Watch" for his work in the Hollywood business community, and has completed leadership development programs in business, sustainability, LGBTQ+ and Jewish civic engagement.
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AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
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2024 - Emerging Leader Fellow, International Downtown Association
2023 - Clean Energy Leadership Academy, Cal Enviro Voters
2020 - Stratiscope "Impact Maker to Watch"
2019 - Member, Equality California Leadership Insititute
2018 - Member, Rautenberg New Leaders Project,
Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles
2014 - Best Actor, Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival
2010 - Audience Choice Award, No Budget Film Festival
2007 - New York University Honors Scholar
BOARDS & LEADERSHIP (Present)​​
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California Democratic Party - Delegate
Los Angeles County Democratic Party - Associate Delegate
The Blank Theatre - Board Member
City Greens Community Farm - Board Member
Rautenberg New Leaders Project - Steering Committee
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BOARDS & LEADERSHIP (Past)
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Stonewall Democratic Club - Chair, Legislative Action
Hollywood Historic Trust - Board Member
Hollywood Chamber of Commerce - Board Member
Hollywood Partnership - Board Member