...Advocacy and Volunteerism...

For more than a decade, Carlos has given voice to struggling children, working families, disempowered workers, and marginalized individuals in Sioux City and throughout the country. Through his advocacy and volunteerism, Carlos has participated in national forums, has served on statewide committees, and has worked on local boards and initiatives to improve work and life conditions for Siouxlanders.

 Carlos Venable-Ridley delayed his own education and putting two brothers through college; Carlos received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Southern Illinois University in 1995, and later earned a Masters of Science in Administrative Studies from South Dakota University in 1999. Carlos resides in the Morningside area of Sioux City with Michelle, his wife of thirteen years, their son, Carlos II, and their daughter, Alijah.