Womxn’s Support and Social Worker, Root and Rebound Ana is an intersectional feminist, community organizer,  and social worker. In her current role, she provides direct services to systems-impacted and formerly incarcerated womxn in Fresno and the Central Valley. Ana is passionate about local and global solidarity for currently and formerly incarcerated womxn who are in jails, prisons, and detention centers. … Read More

International Rescue Committee, Instructor and Employment Specialist Katharina is an instructor and gender equity advocate. In her current role, she teaches English language learners and a youth customer service training class, helps her clients obtain employment, and is the gender equity champion for her office. She is driven by the desire to ensure that individuals coming into the country as … Read More

LGBTQ+ Program Community Worker, California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc. Roselyn is a leader for Conexiones, a support group mostly made up of Latina transwomen in Monterey County who are dedicated to raising awareness and visibility in the community for transgender, non-binary, and queer women of color. She is a passionate and active advocate in her community and for more than … Read More

President, She Became Joanna is a community activist and visionary leader. In her current role, she develops curricula to advance girls’ education and economic opportunities. She is passionate about creating social justice and paving a way for our future generations. Joanna is also a writer and has twice been the recipient of the President’s Volunteer Service award. Rise Up Together … Read More

Life Coach, Anti-Recidivism Coalition April has dedicated her life to raising awareness of juveniles and women impacted by mass incarceration in California. April is fully aware of the consequences of criminalization on women and girls. Knowing first-hand the terrors of incarceration, she is deeply committed to giving women behind bars a voice. She also goes inside prisons to inspire and … Read More

Program Coordinator, Aspiranet   Anna is a youth leader and advocate in California’s Central Valley, with over five years of experience working with youth in different capacities. In her current role, she leads transitional age youth in attaining self-sufficiency with an emphasis on education, career development, community life, personal health and wellbeing, and housing. She is a passionate advocate for … Read More

POWER Health Coordinator, HIVE Yamini is a convener, strategist, and facilitator who is currently working to create justice-centered training and educational tools to further reproductive health for people affected by HIV. Currently, she leads the POWER Health Initiative at HIVE, a hub for advancing reproductive and sexual wellness for individuals, families, and communities affected by HIV in San Francisco and … Read More

Shelter Program Manager, Haven Women’s Center Venesa serves as Shelter Program Manager for Haven Women’s Center, where she manages the emergency shelter program that provides safe haven and support to survivors of intimate partner violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. With over 20 years of experience in project management, planning, coordination, and human services, she stands strongly behind the right … Read More

Executive Director, Somos Familia Maritza is the Executive Director of Somos Familia, a community based organization working to build leadership in our Latinx families and communities to create a culture where people of diverse genders and sexual orientations can thrive. As a queer Latina, nonprofit professional, leader, and activist, Maritza’s work with Somos Familia to increase family and community acceptance … Read More