John Robert Lewis Scholar
Cohort 2
(2022 - 2023)
Undergraduate Institution: Arizona State University, University of Southern California
Graduate Institution: -
Occupation: Impact Deputy at Revolve Impact, Development Coordinator at Just Media Project, Impact Producer at Narrative Initiative
Career Goals/Interests: Activist, writing, organizing
Current Region: Los Angeles, CA
JRL Program Bio: Irene Franco Rubio is an activist, writer, and community organizer of Guatemalan and Mexican descent from Phoenix, Arizona. Irene has multifaceted experience as an intersectional movement builder. From grassroots organizing in her hometown, interning for former U.S. Congresswoman Deb Haaland, organizing nationally for Michelle Obama's nonprofit When We All Vote, and other prestigious advocacy engagements, continues to advocate for historically oppressed communities at the intersection of media and activism as a catalyst for change.
Oral History Project: Intersectional Coalition Building: Los Angeles Justice-Centered Grassroots Community Organizations Engage in Multi-Racial Coalition Building & Movement Solidarity
