Jennifer Barnes-Balenciaga is Director of Crystal La’Beija Organizing Fellowship, Commissioner of the NYC Commission on Gender Equity, and a Senior pursuing a BA in Political Science/Sociology Minor in Law and Policy at Baruch College. A nationally-recognized community leader, Jennifer’s advocacy has spanned Atlanta—where she was the city’s first LGBTQ+ liaison—to New York City, where she continues her work in civic leadership, education, and the illustrious House of Balenciaga. Her work has been featured in Teen Vogue, Harvard Public Health, The New York Times, POSE FX, and more. Barnes-Balenciaga’s strategic policy engagement, community organizing, and collegiate pursuits are rooted in a legacy forged by elders and ancestors.
Her powerful leadership clears the path for a joyful, powerful, and liberated future.