Denika is passionate about building people-centered power and movements to drive social and political change. She currently serves as co-chair of the Legislative Committee for SD350, and navigates intersecting issues such as climate policy, public health, business investment, clean energy, workforce development, equity, and/or environmental justice. She enjoys engaging, motivating, and helping mobilize our volunteers. Prior to joining SD350, Denika has worked in public policy, advising, and supporting governments, convincing local, state, and federal governments to make meaningful and lasting solutions through a community co-creation process by attending roundtables, think tanks, through advocacy/activism efforts and lobbying. She is a first generation Mexican-American and graduated with a Master’s in International Relations from American University, School of International Service in Washington D.C.