CJ Garcia (They, She, Elle) Immigrant Rights Organizer and Movement Strategist 

Oklahoma City, OK Twitter

CJ Garcia is a Queer immigrant from Nayarit, Mexico, who has called Oklahoma home for over 20 years. With a focus on combating detention and deportation at both local and federal levels, CJ has been instrumental in empowering immigrant youth and their families to prevent deportations. They have spearheaded and led campaigns aimed at disrupting the collaboration between ICE and local law enforcement, and have played a key role in strategic campaigns and coalition efforts like Defund Hate, which targeted the defunding of ICE and CBP.

CJ has extensive expertise in leadership development and training programs, dedicated to equipping young people with the skills to lead effectively. 

Outside of their organizing work, CJ enjoys writing, discovering local food spots, and embarking on spontaneous road trips.