comms strategist.
community comrade.
dog dad.
comms and media strategist for collective liberation.
I’m Javier - a communications strategist, social justice advocate, and professional disruptor passionate about environmental justice, outdoor equity, and LGBTQ+ health.
For over a decade, I’ve helped progressive movements, community coalitions, and frontline organizations shape messaging that doesn’t just inform—it mobilizes.
My commitment to justice is deeply personal, shaped by growing up queer, working class, and first-generation in Los Angeles where nature, affirming spaces, and key resources often felt out of reach and inaccessible.
That’s why I’m here to create intersectional, affirming spaces where everyone—especially queer and trans people of color — can feel welcome and connected.
~ Lo que dice la gente ~
~ Lo que dice la gente ~
“Javier is a powerhouse cultural strategist who brings a deep commitment to social justice and advocacy to every project… Javi was instrumental in ensuring our campaigns stayed true to our values, always considering the larger impact of our work. He asked the tough but necessary questions that sharpened our strategies, and his ability to weave intersectional storytelling into movement-building efforts made our work stronger and more impactful.
- Xiomara Lugo, Senior Art Director, Resource Media
“Javi leads with a strong and unwavering commitment to justice and our most vulnerable communities; he is passionate and has a unique ability to connect with colleagues and external partners with a sense of humor and charm.”
- Olivia Blocker, M.S., Director of Narrative Change, Resource Media
Javier does the work of a Communications Department all in one by doing exactly that at the Network. Any project with Javi is a project that I look forward to working on with him. I have learned so much about communications, healthy equity, and personal wellness from working with Javi and look forward to supporting and celebrating all he will accomplish into the future. Javi is truly one of a kind, in the best way possible!
—Reece Lyerly, PhD, MPH, Program Evaluator, LGBT Cancer Network
“As a colleague, Javi is lighthearted, funny, incredibly considerate, and a team player. While working together, I had knee surgery, and Javi's support and dependable work ethic helped the organization to continue providing equitable and strategic content. He's a genuine and humble person to work with and to talk to every day. I saw Javi perform as a manager, colleague, and consultant, and regardless of the role, he brings excellence and integrity to what he does.”
—Valeria Servigna Villalobos, Program Manager, LGBT Cancer Network
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