Itzel Mendoza is the Community Legal Access Workshops Program Coordinator and a Colibri Fellow alumni, where she deepened her expertise in immigration issues and advocacy. A daughter of Mexican immigrants, Itzel draws from her personal background to champion the rights and dignity of immigrant communities. She holds a B.A. in Political Science and Hispanic Studies. She has dedicated her career to empowering the community in Central and Downstate Illinois and advocating for social equity.