Saint James, MN — Irma Márquez Trapero is on a mission to redefine leadership in Latine communities by placing mental health and healing at the forefront. Drawing from her own experiences as a queer Latina woman and a formerly undocumented immigrant, she advocates for compassionate and inclusive spaces that honor cultural heritage. In 2019, she co-founded LatinoLEAD, a leadership network working to shape policy and perceptions that advance collective influence, success and power within the Latinx community. With her Bush Fellowship, she will deepen her understanding of nonprofit management, culturally specific leadership development and mental health practices. She will also focus on her own healing journey to bring empathy, authenticity and joy to her leadership.
