Raquel Ortega is a queer Xicana from the Southwest dedicated to uplifting the voices of young people and others who have been historically disenfranchised. As a progressive activist she is deeply committed to empowering the next generation of young leaders through mentorship and cross movement building. She is currently at URGE: Unite for Reproductive and Gender Equity in Washington, DC where she works with young people across the country to organize around issues of reproductive justice on their campuses & in their communities.