Meet Dálida Rocha, our Executive Director at Neighbor to Neighbor! A proud African immigrant and mother of three, Dálida is a seasoned organizer and leader with a deep passion for justice.
She comes to us from Renew U.S., where she led powerful coalitions, developed transformative policies, and drove electoral organizing to advance climate, racial, and economic justice nationwide. Before that, she served as the Massachusetts Political Director for SEIU 32BJ, the nation’s largest property service workers union. While there, she co-chaired the Driving Families Forward coalition, successfully advocating for the Work and Family Mobility Act, ensuring all qualified drivers—regardless of immigration status—can obtain a driver’s license. She also played a key role in the Yes on 4 for Safer Roads Campaign, protecting this critical policy.
Dálida’s leadership and commitment to justice goes far beyond her day-to-work at Neighbor to Neighbor. Last year, she was appointed to the Massachusetts Board of Education by Governor Healey, bringing her passion for equity into the education space. She also serves on the board of Episcopal City Mission and recently joined the Energy Transformation Advisory Board, where she helps shape strategies to build a more sustainable and collaborative energy future.
Whether fighting for immigration, climate, racial, or economic justice, Dálida is unwavering in her commitment to creating a world where everyone’s basic needs are met. When she’s not leading the charge for justice, you’ll find her spending time with her three children or contributing her expertise to impactful organizations.
Dálida brings a global perspective and a relentless drive to everything she does. We’re honored to have her at Neighbor to Neighbor, and we can’t wait to see the change she’ll help create!