How can you further your career First, try becoming an “interested person” and devote yourself to a cause other than you, advises Jonathan Del Arco, who plays Dr. Morales, the medical examiner on the critically acclaimed “The Closer,” and who also is the West Coast development consultant for the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN).
Del Arco spoke to an audience of CEOs and senior executives at our event in Washington, D.C., about how philanthropy can spark innovation and creativity.
Del Arco’s early acting career was held back by Hollywood’s homophobia—coming out could end an actor’s career. He didn’t hide his orientation, but he didn’t promote himself as earnestly as actors often have to. Ironically, his career took off when he focused more on advocacy. Eventually, Del Arco began working as a consultant for GLSEN, which works to create safe school environments for youth regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
