Rubi Gutierrez

Rubi Gutierrez – she/her/ella

Rubi Gutierrez currently serves as a Community Organizer for the Fresno, CA region, a position held since July 2024. In this role, she is dedicated to uniting the community around a shared vision of progress, equity, inclusion, and the pursuit of sustainable, livable incomes for all. Her work is driven by a passion for creating an environment where every voice is heard and the community can thrive together toward a brighter future.

With a diverse skill set, Rubi excels as a facilitator and curriculum writer, specializing in evidence-based political community education. She approaches every project with energy and enthusiasm, always eager to learn and grow. Additionally, she has a strong focus on youth leadership development and excels in building meaningful interpersonal relationships that strengthen community efforts.

Previously, Rubi has worked across California in a variety of impactful roles. As a certified gender-based violence counselor and prevention educator, she has accumulated nearly eight years of experience, with a focus on Fresno and the Bay Area. In addition to providing leadership in prevention services as a Program Manager for a sexual assault crisis organization in Burlingame, Rubi began organizing in 2023 to address health justice in San Jose. She advocated for marginalized Latino communities, particularly cancer patients, leading to the preservation of the trauma unit at San Jose’s regional community hospital and the drafting of a Patient Bill of Rights. Furthermore, Rubi has served as a lead facilitator and social media manager for a nationwide organization focused on capacity building for new and seasoned organizers.

Throughout her career, Rubi has remained committed to social justice and empowering underserved communities. With optimism and determination, she continues to work toward creating lasting change wherever she serves.

Rubi is now proudly enrolled at Arizona State University, pursuing a degree in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing and Public Relations.