Lorena Borjas lived her truth every day of her life, whether it was running the Lorena Borjas Community Fund providing bail assistance to LGBTQ+ immigrants facing arrest, creating and running a mutual aid fund when the COVID-19 pandemic began, or founding Colectivo Intercultural Transgrediendo. Lorena tirelessly worked to ensure that transgender sex workers had access to HIV testing, syringe-exchange programs, and mental health services. Her legacy reminds us of the power of trans leadership and its commitment to community care and liberation.
Lorena’s legacy is one of love, compassion, and unwavering dedication. She saved countless lives, offering not just services, but also hope and support when it was needed most. Though she passed in March 2020 from complications of COVID-19, her work continues to inspire and guide future generations of activists.