Born in Pomona, California to immigrant parents, Alex recognized the fear and dangers of anti-immigration laws at a young age. It was legislation like Prop 187 that led to her career in community organizing in2007. Alex served as a campaign manager for the Adios Arpaio campaign against former Sheriff Joe Arpaio and his racially charged practices, which led to his defeat. Rooted in her family’s immigration struggle, she led the organizing efforts for DAPA and expanded DACA at United We Dream National Network as the National Deputy Organizing Director. She also was a Regional Field Director for Organizing for America. Since joining Living United for Change in Arizona(LUCHA) in 2015, Alex has helped lead the effort to raise Arizona’s minimum wage and turn Arizona blue in 2020. She holds a B.A. in Political Science from Arizona State University, and has graduated from the Harvard Kennedy School of Executive Education Certificate Program “Leadership, Organizing & Action. ”Alex enjoys spending time doing physical activities such as biking and going on hikes in nature – a place she can reset and restore her energy. As an organizer of 15 years, Alex continues to strive to be on the offense and build power within Arizona.

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