Lupe M. Rodríguez is a scientist with an activist heart dedicated to seeing all people live in full salud, dignidad y justicia. She currently serves as the Executive Director of the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice (Latina Institute).
Born in Mexico City, Lupe immigrated with her family to California, seeking medical care for her brother. Through advocating with her family for his care, she found out early on she had a passion for organizing and was gifted with a strong voice and desire to advocate.
She left a career in science and has worked to advance reproductive health, rights, and justice in Mexico, California, and nationally for over 16 years. Before joining the Latina Institute, Lupe served as Vice President of Public Affairs at Planned Parenthood Mar Monte, and led the largest abortion fund in California, ACCESS Reproductive Justice.
Lupe serves on the Community Advisory Board for the Center for Clinical Research at Stanford Medical School, and the steering committees for All* Above All and the Free the Pill Coalition. Lupe has degrees in Neurobiology from Harvard University.
