Raquel Cruz Juarez
About Raquel Cruz Juarez
Raquel Cruz Juarez serves as the Associate Director for Raiz + Latinx Campaigns at Planned Parenthood Federation of America, where she focuses on program development and voter outreach for Latinx and immigrant communities. With a background in public affairs and personal experience navigating the immigration system, she has held various roles within Planned Parenthood and is actively involved in community leadership.
Current Role at Planned Parenthood Federation of America
Raquel Cruz Juarez serves as the Associate Director for Raiz + Latinx Campaigns at Planned Parenthood Federation of America. In this role, she focuses on program development and voter outreach initiatives that specifically target Latinx and immigrant communities. She has been in this position since 2021, contributing to the organization's efforts to engage and support these communities across the nation.
Previous Experience at Planned Parenthood
Before her current role, Raquel held several positions at Planned Parenthood organizations. She worked as the Director of Public Affairs at Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains from 2020 to 2021. Prior to that, she served as Public Affairs Manager from 2017 to 2020 and as a Senior Raiz Organizer for a brief period in 2017. These roles allowed her to gain extensive experience in advocacy and community engagement within the Latinx population.
Education and Academic Background
Raquel Cruz Juarez earned her Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from the University of Nevada-Las Vegas, completing her studies from 2011 to 2014. She later pursued a Master of Public Administration (MPA) with a focus on Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management, which she obtained from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, she holds a Certificate in Nonprofit Management from the same university, completed in 2018.
Community Engagement and Leadership
Raquel is actively involved in community leadership as the chair of the board for the Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada (PLAN). Her work emphasizes the importance of advocacy and representation for marginalized communities, particularly focusing on Latinx and immigrant populations. She engages in various initiatives that aim to empower these groups through outreach and education.
Personal Background and Interests
Raquel Cruz Juarez has personal experience navigating the immigration system as an immigrant from Guatemala. Outside of her professional commitments, she enjoys recommending books and cooking family recipes, reflecting her cultural heritage and personal interests.