Fernando is the President/Chief Executive Officer of the After Hours Project. He is responsible for setting forth the organization's long-term vision and is responsible for operational management, fundraising, and fiscal oversight to ensure the organization achieves its goals according to board-approved policies and procedures.

Fernando has been an advocate of disenfranchised communities for over 30 years, helping to provide equity to populations that have been historically underserved. His unwavering passion has modeled him as a trail blazer of human services under the Harm Reduction philosophy, as well as established his role as the leader & founder of the After Hours Project.

As President/CEO, Fernando is responsible for providing overall leadership and strategic direction for the organization. He focuses on long-range goals, strategies, plans and policies routinely exercising discretion and independent judgment in the performance of job duties.

Fernando serves as the lead spokesperson for this reputable organization in a variety of formats including panels, conferences and in the media. He is committed to ensuring that everyone has access to the care and services they need to live long, healthy lives. He is widely considered a role model for others who are working to make a difference in the world, and he is an inspiration to all who know him.