Fernando Mejia-Ledesma
Fernando Mejia-Ledesma has years of organizing experience with many labor, community, and immigrant rights organizations. Fernando moved to the U.S. from Mexico at sixteen years old. He went on to join the Fair Immigration Reform Movement’s Youth Council. He has served on the staff of OneAmerica, Washington Community Action Network, United We Dream Network, and United Food and Commercial Workers Local 21.
Superpower: My Mexican accent
Kryptonite: Ice-cream
Known on the streets for: Crossing borders
When not at work: Boxing, snuggling dogs, hanging out with my family.
I identify as: Immigrant, Brown, Latino
I dedicate my work at the Tubman Center for Health & Freedom to…: My family and friends