Carlos “Danny” Carreón

Carlos “Danny” Carreón brings more than four decades of professional experience across military service, government, nonprofits, technology, human resources, and program management. A retired U.S. Navy veteran with 26 years of service, Danny has spent his career leading people, managing complex programs, building partnerships, and helping organizations achieve mission-driven results.

After retiring from the Navy, Danny continued serving veterans and his community through leadership roles with the City of Chula Vista, Operation Homefront, Us for Warriors Foundation, the American Red Cross, and other organizations. His work has included helping establish Chula Vista’s first Veteran Resource Center, developing partnerships across government, military, corporate, and community organizations, supporting workforce initiatives, and connecting veterans and families with resources and opportunities.

Today, Danny serves VTS as Outreach Coordinator, bringing particular strengths in strategic partnerships, community engagement, volunteer coordination, program development, and organizational operations. His approach is grounded in trust, collaboration, and service.