Mateo is a trans queer man of color, immigrant, and advocate with over a decade of community organizing experience. At Make the Road New York, he leads the Trans Justice and Leadership Program, creating pathways for trans, queer, and migrant communities to thrive and lead. He also teaches Spanish for Lawyers at NYU School of Law, preparing the next generation of attorneys to serve migrant clients with care and dignity.
His work is rooted in resilience, collective power, and the belief that trans futures will shape a more just and joyful world.