Andrea Montanez is a proud Colombian immigrant transgender woman and a dynamic leader with over a decade of experience working in LGBTQ+ communities across the country. With a master’s degree in criminal justice, Andrea is a National Field Organizer at the National LGBTQ Task Force working with national and state trans immigrants’ organizations. Andrea has dedicated her career to advancing social justice and equity, particularly for transgender people. Throughout her professional career, Andrea has excelled in leadership and management, demonstrating her ability to lead medium and large-scale community center and advocacy programs effectively. As a Senior Racial, LGBTQ+, and Immigration Equity Organizer at Hope Community Center, Andrea led all LGBTQ-related programming, including clinical and behavioral health programming, pride events, and advocacy initiatives. She has been instrumental in raising awareness of the impact of discriminatory legislation targeting transgender and immigrant communities in Florida. Her advocacy tirelessly for policy changes and strategies to repeal harmful laws. Andrea’s commitment to transgender justice extends beyond her professional endeavors. She has been actively involved in leadership fellowships and cohorts, including the Human Rights Campaign’s ELEVATE Fellowship and the ACTIVATE Leadership Cohort, aimed at empowering transgender leaders of color. Her participation in the Next Level Program as a community council member further underscores her dedication to community engagement and advocacy. She is the co-founder of the Queer and Transgender Immigrant Group (QT Immigrants), a grassroots group focused on supporting the queer and transgender immigrant community. She also serves on the boards of numerous community-based organizations throughout the country. At Central Florida serve Presisdent Advisor  Officers Alliance and  Board of directors for Descolonizante Teatro, was the first in charge of inclusion ventanilla at consulado Mexico.