Conchita Iglesias-Mcelwee

Conchita is a Louisiana native and has over two decades of social work background. As a Licensed Master Social Worker and community advocate, she has worked in a wide variety of social justice initiatives such as the creation of equitable work for formerly incarcerated individuals, improved health care for houseless individuals living with a diagnosis of HIV, and emergency medical shelters for those affected by hurricanes in Louisiana. As a social worker in these spaces she has worked to change and create better policies and protections for the trans community. She is currently working on her PhD in Justice Studies with a concentration in social justice initiatives around improving health outcomes for the trans community. As an artist, she has also volunteered her time to at-risk youth programs, cultural events and workshops to teach the public about the beauty and history of her indigenous Mexican roots, spearheading arts collectives and selling her art.