Associate Director of 6-12 Organizing
FIA Oakland

Javier Barraza is a dedicated community organizer and education advocate based in Oakland, California. With a strong background in youth leadership development and parent engagement, he works to build power among families and students to push for quality, equity, and accountability in public education. Javier has led initiatives that uplift parent voice, strengthen grassroots coalitions, and advance policy change through campaigns like Raise the Bar. Javier creates spaces where communities feel empowered to act.

Sessions

• Building Grassroots and Grasstops Demand for Quality Education
• What Does Politics Have to Do With It? Find Your Lane as an Influencer