Brisia Gutierrez

Brisia Gutierrez is an experienced advocate in child welfare and youth engagement, currently serving as the OYC Senior Systems Change Project Coordinator at Alliance for Children's Rights since January 2020. Brisia has held various roles within the organization, including OYC Systems Change Project Coordinator and OYC Outreach and Engagement Fellow. Previously, Brisia was the President of the UFC Advisory Committee at United Friends of the Children, where responsibilities included leading committee meetings and advocating for foster youth. Additional experiences include working as a canvasser for Amnesty International and serving as a Panetta Congressional Intern in the U.S. House of Representatives. Brisia also worked as a Foster Youth Advocate at the Orange County Department of Education. Brisia holds a Bachelor of Arts degree, graduating Cum Laude in Political Science and Psychology with a minor in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies from California State University, Long Beach.