Elvia is a first generation, indigenous activist born and raised in the Central Valley from farm-working parents. Elvia graduated from Stanislaus State with a degree in Ethnic Studies and a minor in Sociology. Her life commitment and work towards the liberation of all peoples. Elvia has worked with various communities throughout the central valley, specifically in…

Denise Rogers-Heydt is a Youth Organizer in the Fresno region, she is a Fresno State alumni and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology with two minors: one in Philanthropic and Community-Based Leadership and the other in Music. As a research assistant with the Central Valley Health Policy Institute, they took part in analyzing focus group…

Ernesto is the Organizing Director for Californians For Justice (CFJ), overseeing the base building, leadership development, coalition work, and campaign strategy in Fresno and statewide. His journey began in 2006 at California State University Fresno with the student activist group Movimiento Estudiantil (Ch)Xicanx(o/a) de Aztlan (MEChA). Here he was introduced to, grounded, and involved in…