Ed Guerrero has been the Maricopa County Diversity Director since October 4, 2010. Guerrero was born in Richland, Washington. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from Wayland Baptist University in 2000; a Master of Arts degree in Management and Leadership from Webster University in 2007, and a Masters degree in Public Administration from Webster University in 2008.

Guerrero served twenty-five successful years in the United States Air Force and achieved the rank of Senior Non Commissioned Officer, Senior Master Sergeant, while serving in various occupational fields of Base Supply, Logistics, Safety and Environmental, and Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Management. In November 2003, Guerrero began his career with Maricopa County as the Adult Probation Department’s Safety Equipment manager. Guerrero had successfully led numerous process improvement and organizational development initiatives. In March 2007, he was promoted as the department’s Managing for Results Coordinator and the last position he held was Program Coordinator in September 2008.

Guerrero’s professional associations include the Diversity Leadership Alliance, National Association of Asian American Professionals, Asian Pacific Community in Action, Air Force Sergeant’s Association, and Board of Director for a non-profit organization. He has lived and worked in various communities within the United States and eight international countries. At these locations, he was actively involved in community outreach programs (orphanages, drug awareness in grade schools) and charities (Combined Charity Campaign, Desert Southwest Chapter of National Multiple Sclerosis Society.)

Ed Guerrero’s vision for the county’s diversity program is to create a vibrant culture of opportunities and treatment equally available throughout the county - one person, one family, and one community at a time. His strategies include visionary leadership and shared resources that nurture community partnerships so residents achieve opportunities that empower both personal and professional well-being and fulfillment. Evidence-based practices will implement performance measures for guiding decision- making and looking for opportunities for improvement. By nurturing an environment for growth (through respect, understanding, acceptance, and accountability), our greatest resource – our people – will thrive and excel.