Born in Pomona, California to immigrant parents, Alex recognized the fear and dangers of anti-immigration laws at a young age. It was legislation like Prop 187 that led to her career in community organizing in 2007. Alex served as a campaign manager for the Adios Arpaio campaign against former Sheriff Joe Arpaio and his racially charged practices, which led to his defeat. Since joining Living United for Change in 2015, Alex has helped lead the effort to raise Arizona’s minimum wage and turn Arizona blue in 2020. As an organizer of 15 years, Alex continues to strive to be on the offense, and build power within Arizona.
Alejandra Gomez
Latest from Alejandra Gomez
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Opinion: Republicans own the shutdown and cuts to health care
The government is shut down, and let’s be clear about why: Republicans own this.
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Opinion: Arizona needs real fighters, not progressive cosplayers
Arizona advocates know how to build a movement—and they’re putting their support behind Adelita Grijalva in the packed race for Arizona’s 7th Congressional District.
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OPINION: Arizona isn’t broke—it’s being robbed
it’s time to stop the kickbacks to the ultra-rich and build a People-First Economy—one that puts Arizona’s working families at the center.
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OPINION: Groundbreaking Cluster Data Proves Latino Voters are Not Buying What Trump is Selling — Latinos are Poised to Shape the Future of Arizona.
As we inch closer to the 2024 elections, a persistent and flawed narrative is emerging: the idea that Latino voters are fleeing en masse to the Republican Party. National media seems to be setting up Latinos as the scapegoat for a potential Trump victory in 2024. This assumption, largely driven by superficial analysis, cherry-picked anecdotes,…
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Opinion: Arizona Republicans Want to Legalize Racial Profiling with SB 1070 2.0 Bills. But LUCHA says ‘¡Ya basta! ‘
Here’s what they are, and what they would do: House Bill 2748, Senate Bill 1231, and HB 2821 aim to grant law enforcement and local officials unchecked power to enforce immigration laws—even if there are found to be no violations— shielded from any civil liability.
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OPINION: Mayor Regina Romero and Tucson are models for Arizona and the nation
LUCHA firmly believes that the people closest to the problem are the ones closest to the solution. This very concept has transformed how we support candidates and push for sound policies and reforms.
