Lydia is passionate about organizing information into accessible systems to support sustainable action for families. They have been actively involved in community care and organizing within the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, environmental justice movements, and mutual aid initiatives.

Born and raised in Idaho, Lydia is a first-generation college graduate committed to understanding and breaking the systemic and unjust barriers in their personal and professional life to strengthen support for the families in the care of Partners for Children South L.A.

Lydia enjoys dancing with friends, drinking a yerba mate, hiking with her dog Mo, and watching reality TV.