About me
Javier "JC" Cantu serves as Chair of the LULAC National LGBTQIA+ Committee and is a public health and organizational leader with more than a decade of experience building stronger institutions and expanding opportunity for underserved communities. Most recently, he served as a Reporting Advisor at Fannie Mae following ten years with the American Cancer Society, where he held leadership roles including Associate Chief of Staff for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Strategic Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. In those roles, he led organizational strategy, workforce engagement, and initiatives designed to strengthen culture and improve outcomes.
Cantu began his career working in community health and economic development in the Rio Grande Valley, serving as a community resource specialist, research assistant, and patient resource specialist before moving into national leadership. He holds a Master of Science in Health Care Administration and Management and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. A bilingual leader committed to service, he believes leadership is built through accountability, collaboration, and creating opportunities for others to lead.
