Derrick Braziel is the Owner of Pata Roja Taqueria, a role he has held since 2020. He was recognized as a 2019 Obama Foundation Fellow.
Previously, Braziel co-founded MORTAR Cincinnati, serving as its Development Director from April 2014 to December 2020. His career history also includes roles such as Director of Civic Projects at Lewis & Clark Co. (April 2015 - July 2015), Project Manager at StriveTogether (June 2013 - April 2015), and Dreamer-in-Chief at Dreamapolis (May 2011 - May 2013).