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Hispanic Heritage & LatinX:
Artistic Director for the Women’s March & Author
Paola Mendoza was the Artistic Director for the Women’s March. Paola is a critically acclaimed film director and author. Her films tackle the effects of poverty and immigration on women and children in the US.
Survivor of the Parkland Florida Shooting
On February 14, 2018 a gunman wielding an AR-15 entered Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and fired on students, faculty, and staff. Samantha Fuentes was amongst the injured, and while fortunate to be alive, her body and life changed forever.
Political Director, Our Revolution
Erika Andiola is the former Press Secretary for Latino Outreach for Bernie 2016 and current Political Director for the campaign's successor organization, Our Revolution.
Co-Executive Director of the CPD
Ana María emigrated to the U.S. from Colombia at the age of 17 and has become a leading voice for racial justice, economic justice and immigrant rights in New York and nationally as co-Executive Director of the CPD.
Singer-Songwriter, Actress & Co-host on The Real
Adrienne Bailon is a singer-songwriter, actress, and TV personality from New York City. Her first claim to fame was as a founder and lead singer of the award-winning hip-hop, soul and R&B girl group 3LW.
Emmy Nominated Actor, American Crime
Nominated for a 2015 Emmy Award for his portrayal of Hector Tontz in ABC’s anthology series American Crime, Richard Cabral has been taking Hollywood by storm since being discovered at Homeboy Industries.
2008 United States Vice-Presidential Candidate
Speaker Rosa Clemente engages communities through her discussions on Afro-Latino identity and politics, sexism within hip-hop culture, and hip-hop activism.
US Boxing Champion & Olympian
Marlen Esparza made history as the first US female boxer to win a medal in the first-ever women's boxing games at the Olympics.