nosotrxs
We are Queer, Latinx, Fem, DACA,
& Artist-led.
ANTONIO D. SANTOS
Founder & Executive Director
Antonio is a first-gen Queer organizer born, raised and living in Gage Park where he enjoys building community, creating art and spending time with his family.
SAMANTHA ALEXANDRA MARTINEZ
Founder & Family Outreach Director
Samantha is a first-gen, queer femme who enjoys reading, watering her plants, nature walks, and being in comunidad.
KATIA MARTINEZ
Founder & Youth Program Director
Katia is a first-gen DACA recipient who enjoys grounding in nature, storytelling and sharing space with communities.
ALBERTO LEI RODRIGUEZ
Eco-Coordinator for Reclaiming Our Roots
Alberto is a Chichimeca Native born in so-called Chicago. Alberto loves playing in the soil and late-night swims in Lake Michigan.
MARIO MENA
Resident Artist
Mario is a first-gen, DACA, artist/muralist who enjoys various art forms and the general experience of life.
EDUARDO CORNEJO
Resident Photographer
Eduardo is a photographer who enjoys documenting his experiences through his photographs, listening to music, and exploring the world with his camera.
EMILIO NIETO
Resident Filmmaker
Emilio is a filmmaker for GPLXC and is currently filming an ongoing docu-series named Fragments of Gage.
DIEGO GARCIA
Mercadito Coordinator
Diego oversees El Mercadito. During his free time Diego enjoys spending time with nature.
JOSÉMANUEL HERNANDEZ CANCHOLA
Mutual Aid Intern
Josémanuel is a visual artist & painter. Some of their interest interests include environmental justice, prison abolition, public art, urban gardening, and astronomy.