CINTHIA ILLAN-VAZQUEZ
 
Executive Director
The Washington Bus

Cinthia (she/her/ella) is the Executive Director at the Washington Bus -- the only statewide, youth movement building organization in Washington State working to build the political power of young people. Cinthia is a seasoned community organizer through her work with the Washington Dream Coalition, an undocumented and youth-led advocacy organization behind the win for in-state tuition for undocumented students. 


She has also served as a legislative assistant to current Speaker of the Washington State House of Representatives Laurie Jinkins. She is on the Steering Committee for the People Powered Elections Washington Coalition, which is working to build a government that is responsive, representative, and reflective of all Washingtonians. She believes in the importance of people-centered movements aimed at dismantling systems of oppression through organizing and policy. Cinthia is currently pursuing her Masters in Public Administration Degree from the University of Washington Evans School of Public Policy and Governance.