Armando Camacho, Board Vice Chair

Armando Camacho was named president and CEO of Amherst H. Wilder Foundation in July 2020. Prior to this, he served as president and CEO of Opportunity Partners from 2014-2020, and president of Neighborhood House from 2008-2013.

Previously held positions also include district administrator for the St. Paul Public School District and a principal for the Minneapolis Public School District.

Armando graduated from St. Cloud State University with a bachelor’s degree in special education. He also holds a master’s degree in education. Additional credentials include K-12 principal, superintendent and director of community education licensures, and a fundraising certificate and Mini MBA from University of St. Thomas.

Armando was among 30 Minnesota leaders chosen to serve on Governor Tim Walz’s One Minnesota Transition Advisory Board.

Additional service

• The Mardag Foundation
• Regions Hospital