Laura Becerra, Movement Politics Director, Workers Defense Project
My name is Laura Becerra. I am an immigrant born and raised in Venezuela. I came to the United States to pursue my university education and graduated in 2018 with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science.
My commitment to organizing started at a young age when I volunteered with the Red Cross, bringing health prevention practices to rural communities. That experience shaped how I understand service — not as charity, but as showing up consistently for people.
After graduating, I began my formal organizing career with the Fight for $15 campaign and worked on several political campaigns. I developed a strong passion for worker and immigrant justice. I have worked directly with jornaleros (day laborers) on street corners and outside Home Depot locations, sharing Know Your Rights information and helping build trust and collective power. In Nevada, I was part of legislative efforts to pass paid sick leave and raise the minimum wage.
For the past three years in Texas, I have worked with Workers Defense Project organizing members around their rights, electoral engagement, and leadership development. I focus on building long-term power by supporting working-class and immigrant communities to step into leadership and advocate for themselves.
This work is deeply personal to me. My lived experiences, and those of the people I love, drive my commitment to empowering others through education, organizing, and collective action. I believe we are a nation built by immigrants, and I am committed to continuing this work so our communities not only survive, but lead and thrive.