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Erika Alvarez is IGNITE’s Houston Fellow. Originally from Venezuela, she moved to the U.S. in time to experience high school in the outskirts of Houston. She currently...

Lianne Aratea is IGNITE's Bay Area Campus Organizer. Lianne is a professional that centers equity and community care at their core. In previous roles, she has worked...

Kayla Kearney is IGNITE’S Philadelphia Fellow. She currently attends Temple University and is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice with a certificate in...

Yesenia Baldivia-Zarate is the IGNITE Detroit Fellow. She is a movement politics organizer with Michigan United and Michigan People's Campaign. Yesenia is also a DACA...

Courtney brings extensive political communications experience as well as in-depth knowledge of digital marketing platforms, strategies, and innovations. She has worked...

LaSandra has dedicated over 20 years to social justice and anti-violence work.  Passionate about advancing equity, access, and the quality of life for underserved...

Leesa Hogan is IGNITE’s Bay Area Fellow. She is a graduate and returned student of Merritt Community College in Oakland, CA, with two associate degrees in African...

Sydney recently graduated from High Point University, where she received a Master’s degree in Communication and Business Leadership in 2022 and Bachelors in Criminal Justice and Non-profit Leadership in Management in 2021.

Julia Perrotta is proud to serve as IGNITE’s Civic Engagement Coordinator.

Geovanie (Geo) Ordonez is the Donor Engagement Manager at IGNITE, bringing to the role over 5 years of fundraising experience grounded in ethical storytelling.