For over 15 years, Rocío Villalobos (she/her/ella) has been involved in social justice work in Austin, Texas, covering education, immigration and the outdoors/environment. Her transnational childhood shaped her understanding of community, family, migration, inequity and borders, all of which led her to her current position as the immigrant affairs manager with the City of Austin’s Equity Office.
Rocío is the co-founder of Native Roots ATX, a running and wellness crew based in Austin. She also volunteers her time as a mentor with Explore Austin, board member at Ecology Action of Texas, member of the Dell Community Strategy Team, and local ambassador for the 52 Hike Challenge and Women Who Explore.
