Brenda Ochoa

Brenda Ochoa, a proud Chicana, is a student at the University of Washington, pursuing a degree in education, communities, and organizations (ECO) with a minor in diversity. She is currently making a difference as a program director at the Equity Institute, where she serves underrepresented youth in her state. Brenda’s advocacy work focuses on immigration reform, education, reproductive justice, women’s rights, and youth rights. Recently, she was a delegation leader at FCNL’s Spring Lobby Weekend, urging Congress to allocate at least $20 million in federal funding for violence interrupters in the FY2024 appropriations bill, aiming to create safer communities for all.