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California, United States Co-Director | Detained Organizer, Pangea Legal Services Esperanza is a community organizer who works alongside immigrants detained by ICE, supporting their efforts to expose detention conditions and assert their rights. As an undocumented woman of color who migrated to the U.S., Esperanza is passionate about promoting educational and leadership development opportunities for immigrant community members. She believes … Read More

California, United States Policy Director, Indigenous Justice Ashley is a community organizer, strategist, and power builder currently serving as Policy Director for Indigenous Justice. She has dedicated her career to addressing systemic injustices impacting Indigenous peoples in the so-called United States. As a survivor of gender-based violence, Ashley has navigated her career finding answers to questions to make better sense … Read More

California, United States Senior Manager, Community Engagement and Partnerships, Integrative Communities Daniel is the Senior Manager of Community Engagement and Partnerships at Integrative Communities DBA The Social Impact Center, where they help build a network in LA County by tailoring intersectional programs through a distinctive LGBTQIA+ restorative justice lens. As a proud queer person of color who was supported by … Read More

California, United States Program Coordinator, Breastfeeding Task Force of Greater Los Angeles Jennifer is a Program Coordinator and a Certificated Lactation Education Specialist (CLES). She leads BreastfeedLA’s first initiative to provide direct lactation services to Black families in L.A. County, coining the Liberation Lactation Lounge – a free clinic in partnership with Humbled By Motherhood to provide a safe space … Read More

California, United States Secretary, Trans-E-Motion Arien is an artist and activist whose work centers trans rights. In his current role as Chair of Trans-E-Motion, Arien strives to support and advocate for the well-being of trans people, especially those from marginalized backgrounds. Since joining Trans-E-Motion in 2022, Arien has implemented six new gender-affirming resource programs, and continuously expanded the organization’s efforts … Read More

California, United States Program Manager, Parenting for Liberation (P4L) paradyse oakley is a community weaver, cultural worker, and birthworker dedicated to supporting Black families on their intergenerational healing journeys. At P4L, she navigates the balance of loving and protecting children while working towards family unification. Through the Innovation Lab, paradyse resources Black parents to address community issues through liberation, healing, … Read More

California, United States Executive Director, COMMUNI T Ithiopia is a pioneering advocate for peer support, healthcare equity, social justice, and empathetic care. As a Black immigrant woman, Ithiopia’s journey is marked by resilience and a deep commitment to transforming the healthcare landscape for marginalized and underserved communities. Her personal experiences of domestic violence during pregnancy led to profound challenges, including … Read More

California, United States Director of Development, Cre8innovations Erin is an animal lover, avid golfer, and a formerly incarcerated student from Oakland, California. She graduated with honors from Foothill Community College in 2020, majoring in business administration, and will complete her legal studies degree at UC Berkeley this fall. As Development Director for Cre8Innovations, Erin supports formerly incarcerated students. She has … Read More

California, United States Deputy Director, Sister Warriors Freedom Coalition Niki is a seasoned social justice leader who is fueled by her experience being incarcerated and serving twenty-five years in state institutions. Niki was charged as an adult at 17 and sentenced to 45 years to life in prison. Throughout her incarceration, she became a certified Drug and Alcohol counselor and … Read More

California, United States Co-Executive Director, Genders & Sexualities Alliance Network Juniperangelica Gia Loving is a trans Latina, mother, artist, and community organizer for justice. Gia began her advocacy work in high school as a youth leader starting her Genders and Sexualities Alliance club and currently serves as the Co-Executive Director of Genders & Sexualities Alliance (GSA) Network. Before moving into … Read More