Alice Boyer was born and raised in Missoula, MT where she gained a deep appreciation for building community and bringing people together. She's worked in state politics since 2019 and currently works in the pro-democracy space protecting voting rights and our independent, nonpartisan courts. Alice is looking forward to continuing to fight for the rights of marginalized people in Montana and pursuing law school in the future.

Amber is a native Memphian who uses her platform as a millennial and Black liberationist to advocate and educate on a plethora of issues. She is a nationally known political strategist, activist, organizer, and podcaster who enjoys using her voice and platform to inspire her peers and the next generation.

As the Deputy Director at Make the Road Nevada, Blanca Macias identifies as a queer Mestiza and is a driving force behind advocating for communities that uphold dignity, humanity, and freedom of choice. With over a decade of proficiency in operations and fiscal management, coupled with her strong background in the youth movement, Blanca's commitment is deeply rooted in firsthand insights into the community's needs. Currently pursuing finance studies at CSN and soon UNLV, she is determined to create a brighter future for her daughter while nurturing leadership within marginalized communities.

Claire Kao is a Chinese American policy advocate at Futures Without Violence working to prevent violence by addressing its root causes, including gender norms, material conditions, racism and discrimination, and other kinds of power inequalities. Claire graduated from Cornell in 2020, where they pole vaulted and learned that A Cappella is their passion, not their talent. They like to unwind reading fiction, painting and playing mediocre bass in a band.

Daisy is Analyst Institute's Community Manager, where she works with the Partnerships & Community Engagement team to synthesize research into actionable takeaways for progressive wins. Before joining AI, she organized and lead communications for a Latine power-building organization in Minnesota. Daisy is passionate about grassroots organizing that centers el buen vivir (collective well-being). She enjoys baking, listening to 90s Shakira, visiting the public library, and biking around MN lakes.

Danna Dennis has been building communities and fighting for positive social change for years. In her current position as Senior Organizer, at the Riders Alliance she manages Grassroots Campaigns that fight for an affordable, accessible and reliable public transportation system in NYC.

Dayana focuses on engaging and empowering community members to pursue social justice. Through such efforts, she provides them with the tools to make a difference in their society.

Dayana’s inclination to improve underrepresented disenfranchised groups led her to give back to her neighborhood. Her experience with Central Valley Freedom highlighted the lack of education and resources rural regional areas face. Through the creation of workshops, she seeks to bring awareness to the regions targeting issues such as voter registration and youth empowerment.

Esteban Camarena is a first-generation Mexican American from Tucson, Arizona. He has worked as an organizer for various issue campaigns, such as voter and immigrant rights, reproductive health care and the 2020 census. He is currently the field manager for the census and data equity team at The Leadership Conference for Civil and Human Rights, working with state and national partners to advance data disaggregation policies and laying the groundwork for the 2030 census.

Evelyn Chumbow is a survivor of child labor trafficking turned anti-trafficking activist and public speaker who focuses her life’s work on ending modern-day slavery. Today, Ms. Chumbow works tirelessly to raise awareness in communities to create employment opportunities for trafficking survivors. She currently work as the Operations Director & Survivor Leadership Director for the Human Trafficking Legal Center and former Free the Slaves board member. She has been invited to brief government agencies about human trafficking from a survivor’s perspective, including the Department of Homeland Security, the FBI, the State Department, and the Department of Justice.

Garrett Blaize is a community and cultural organizer-administrator working with communities across Appalachia to accelerate a just transition, build deep democracy, and remediate the legacy impact of extractive economies. Garrett currently serves as a core team member of the Appalachian Community Fund, a movement accountable funding intermediary and as Youth Programs Coordinator at Alternate Roots.

Gerardo, has been involved in local advocacy and organizing efforts since they enrolled in community college in 2013. Their involvement in community organizing began as a voting rights advocate in the Latinx community, and then later with the local labor movement in Riverside County. Since starting with ROC in January of 2022, Gerado has worked to build tenant power in the City of Costa Mesa and has supported parents’ organizing at the school district level in the City of Orange.

Ghislain is a Human Rights Defender for sexual minorities, Policy Analysis. Joël is an HIV & AIDS Educator who worked with lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered people through the organization “Cameroon Humanity First" in his native country in Central Africa where he was forced to confront homophobia and eventually flee into exile to the United States. Joël was a Master’s Degree student in Business Law at the University of Yaoundé before he was forced to flee. His ordeal as an activist and human rights defender – including insults, abuse, and even assaults – was documented by local and international press.

Hamilton Brooks (he/him) interests lie at the intersection of restorative justice and voting rights. He is an Analyst of State/Local Policy at the Vera Institute of Justice. He also serves as a National Strategic Advisor to Generation Vote, a youth-driven voting rights organization. He graduated from NYU with a B.A. in History in 2022.

Ruby Rodriguez (she/they) has worked as an organizer at St. Mary's Center since October 2019. Her experiences in Orange County with housing insecurity, discrimination, and displacement inspired her to challenge systems enabling racialized poverty and economic inequality. For the 2024 CA Primary Election, Ruby will lead a voter registration drive to register 300 seniors and form a speakers bureau for the 2024 Bay Area Housing Bond Measure to prioritize affordable housing for extremely low-income residents.

Danny Espinoza is a 25-year-old organizer, advocate, and statewide delegate from the Bay Area. With a deep-rooted connection to the Bay Area, Danny has adeptly honed his skills in fostering collaboration among individuals from diverse backgrounds. This has enabled him to forge partnerships with community leaders and organizations, fostering intercultural alliances across labor, faith, advocacy, and elected representation. His commitment to finding common ground, prioritizing the voices of directly affected communities, and carving pathways to expansive, inclusive, and equitable communities underscores his passion. Danny is currently the National Campaign Strategist at Sheriffs for Trusting Communities. In this capacity, he spearheads strategic initiatives on both state and national levels, focusing on education, legislation, policy, and grassroots mobilization. The initiative entails the collaborative development of an alternative vision for the role of sheriffs, ensuring widespread awareness of their positions. Before his current role, Danny demonstrated his leadership as Director of the Regional Suburban Organizing Project and Co-Director of Monument Impact. He has also served as Director of Campaigns for Lift Up Contra Costa, where he engaged in c3 and c4 endeavors to educate communities about pertinent matters affecting the Bay Area. His impactful work encompassed community leadership development, advocacy for marginalized populations, and advancing progressive housing policies. Danny loves spending quality time with his partner, family, and cats, Blanca and Woody.

Jameelah Lewis, is an ACTIVIST for social change, equity, and anti-violence. With a passion to make an impact on the prison industrial complex, Jameelah has centered her personal and professional life to uphold and lift transformative work. As she explores new creative pursuits centered around joy, she is excited to take her advocacy skills into those spaces.

I am the Coordinator for Health Care for All West Virginia, a coalition that works to make healthcare more accessible and affordable through state and federal policy work and grassroots organizing. I work with West Virginia Citizen Action Group, West Virginians for Affordable Health Care, West Virginia Center in Budget and Policy and People’s Action Health Care for All Cohort. I was a part of the 55 United teacher walkouts in West Virginia in 2018 and 2019. I am interested in shaping public opinion about a national health system and enshrining healthcare as a right for all Americans.

Leia is the Co-Director of Programming at Broadway Advocacy Coalition and a lecturer at Columbia Law School. Previously, she served as the Director of Strategic Arts Engagement for The Confined Arts, which showcases the work of artists impacted by mass incarceration. As a theater director and facilitator she created programming for Roundabout Theatre Company, Asolo Repertory Theatre, Prison Creative Arts Project, and Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Center. leiasquillace.com

Born in Flushing, New York, Mitch is the queer daughter of Chinese-Malaysian immigrants. She has a strong background in community and labor organizing. As the Organizing Team Leader at Hamkae Center, she works with Asian American community members in Virginia.

Omar Sanchez Marquez is the Arizona Regional Organizer at Vot-ER. Omar works with all organizing efforts in the state of Arizona, including Community Health Centers, Medical Schools, and local organizations. Omar graduated from Arizona State University with a BA in Sustainability and a Master of Sustainability Solutions. Omar has worked and focused on topics including, food insecurity and waste, immigrant rights and racial profiling, student homelessness, and healthcare accessibility.

Rosa Vazquez is an Undocumented Community and Public Health Organizer working to build power in historically disinvested communities. Rosa was born in Guadalajara, Jalisco Mexico and grew up in Santa Ana, CA, her lived experiences exposed her to systemic racism in the US. She is a product of her community’s power and resilience which empowered her to radically dream beyond the limits of unjust systems. She is a first-generation graduate from Harvard College and now serves as the Consulting Manager at AltaMed’s Institute for Health Equity for multiple grants that partner with community members to lead health interventions and systems change initiatives. Her past experiences include electoral and issue campaigns and immigration organizing initiatives.

Tautianna is a highly skilled civic engagement strategist and data analyst with a history helping organizations use data to enact change by making it relatable and understandable. Her passion is in Data Equity and Integrity.

Venkayla Haynes, a passionate and dedicated community organizer and survivor advocate, currently serves as the Acting Director of Communications for the Black Voters Matter Fund. This incredible organization is committed to empowering and uplifting Black communities by actively engaging and educating voters, prioritizing important issues, and providing essential financial support to Black grassroots organizations.

Young lives and organizes out of Pittsburgh, PA. They advise students on waste-related activism and run a local farmers market. If they arn't working on their computer they are probably in the garden with their 3 cats.