Matthew Brown is a queer Afro-Latino writer, activist, spoken word artist, and native New Mexican. Matthew is currently a senior at the University of New Mexico, double majoring in Political Science and Psychology with a minor in Communication and Journalism. His work with Generation Justice began through an interview for the #NMspeaksCrisis campaign, which later...
Alissiea Hernandez is a native New Mexican born in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Alissiea was involved with her high school media program, Centennial Student News (CSN) where she spent 4 years gaining hands-on experience in broadcast journalism. Alissiea took every opportunity to learn more about broadcasting: she reported live from the sidelines at football games...
Tamara Colaque was raised in Jemez Pueblo, New Mexico. She is a recent graduate of the Institute of American Indian Arts. At IAIA, she received her BFA in New Media Arts and a certificate in Business & Entrepreneurship. She is a passionate storyteller, dedicated to making a positive social change. Her future goals are to...
Chantel Trujillo was raised in Tomé, N.M. She is a graduate of the University of New Mexico with a bachelors degree in psychology. She is very passionate about blogging and is an avid social media activist. Prior to her Generation Justice Fellowship, Chantel’s writing has focused on the empowerment and struggle of being a Chicana Muslim American. She...
Christina Rodriguez is a senior at the University of New Mexico, majoring in journalism and mass communication through the Interdisciplinary Film and Digital Media Program. Born and raised in Albuquerque, Christina has worked for Popejoy Hall, the Campaign to Elect Michelle Lujan Grisham to Congress and for the IAFF Local 244 Albuquerque Firefighters. At UNM, she is...
