Chairwoman

Allison Liu (she/her) is a Wellesley College student studying International Relations and Political Science with a German minor, and is excited to graduate in December 2025.

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Allison is committed to human security, ensuring all people and future generations live in an environment and society in which they can thrive. She is passionate about making room at decision-making tables for voices that have historically been left out. Currently, she’s working on her senior thesis, researching patterns of inclusion and exclusion for the ethnic Chinese population in Southeast Asian states during the early postcolonial independence period.

As a daughter of an expat, Allison lived abroad in Shanghai for her early childhood, developing a global vision of human connection. Her political journey officially began as a student representative on the Global Troy Advisory Committee, and as a canvasser for the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. She has worked at the Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency on the Transforming Communities Initiative, addressing housing and neighborhood safety through an equity lens. Allison has also worked abroad in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and with the International Rescue Committee on resettlement services and data storytelling.

Allison is extremely committed to reproductive justice and women’s rights. She’s conducted research on breastfeeding policies and reentry services for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated mothers. Allison serves as Co-President of Wellesley for Reproductive Justice, an organization that helped bring a free emergency contraceptive vending machine onto her campus.

As Chair of the new Her Bold Move Junior Board, she is excited to lead and empower young women to be politically active and engaged, helping them (and herself) find their voice, power, and strength.

Allison is a proud Michigander, lover of food, and habitual nap-taker. Her favorite pastime is getting safely lost in new cities.

Vice Chairwoman

Kaitlyn Llerena (she/her) is an undergraduate student at Emory University, double majoring in Political Science and Psychology.

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Kaitlyn is committed to civil rights, human dignity, and global justice, and aspires to become a civil rights attorney focused on advancing justice both domestically and internationally.

Raised in a Cuban household in Miami, Kaitlyn is motivated by her family’s story and cultural roots. She has dedicated her academic and professional journey to fighting systemic inequality—whether through her research on voting rights and reproductive justice at home or her publications on global human rights violations during her time abroad in Rome, Italy. She currently serves as the Editor-in-Chief of The Emory Journal of Law & Society, where she helps elevate student voices and scholarship on law, policy, and social justice.

Kaitlyn also serves as Vice Chair of the Junior Board for Her Bold Move. She is passionate about connecting young people to meaningful civic engagement and empowering marginalized voices through advocacy, education, and legal reform.

During her free time, you can find Kaitlyn drinking iced coffee, singing karaoke (often terribly), or reminiscing about Rome.

Programming Director

Nicole Moses (she/her) is a junior at Howard University, where she majors in Political Science with a minor in Legal Communications.

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Nicole plans to attend law school with the ultimate goal of becoming a judge, driven by a strong commitment to justice and equality.

As a student at an HBCU that draws individuals from across the country and around the world, Nicole is constantly exposed to a broad range of perspectives. This experience deepens her understanding of how social, political, and legal systems impact marginalized communities particularly communities of color. It also fuels her passion for civic engagement and political advocacy, especially in areas such as women’s reproductive rights.

In Fall 2024, Nicole was selected as a Her Bold Move Fellow, where she and her cohort engaged with inspiring women leaders in politics and public policy fields still largely dominated by men. Through this fellowship, she not only learned from these trailblazing women but also actively supported them through grassroots organizing and phone banking efforts.

Now, as a member of the Junior Board, Nicole continues to champion Her Bold Move’s mission. She is dedicated to amplifying the organization’s message across generations, with a focus on mobilizing Gen Z to take action for a more equitable future. 

Secretary

Anika Sridhar (she/her) is a junior at Wellesley College majoring in Political Science.

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Raised in an immigrant household, Anika is committed to empowering immigrant women of color by encouraging their political representation. Through her academic and professional experiences, she seeks to uplift voices systematically excluded from politics and forward data-driven policy to advance equity.

She has served as a Policy and Operations intern at the Alameda County Social Services Agency in Oakland, California, and has reported on labor organizing and higher education as a student journalist at The Wellesley News. Anika also has experience in quantitative social science research, previously collaborating on a public opinion poll of the 2024 election.

Through the Junior Board, Anika is excited to mobilize young people to civically engage with their communities and provide a platform for progressive young women interested in politics.

In her free time, she enjoys reading and traveling.

Civic Engagement Committee

Mariam Ally (she/her) is an undergraduate student at UCLA majoring in Political Science with a concentration in International Relations.

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Passionate about immigration, international law, and human rights, Mariam is committed to uplifting historically marginalized voices and ensuring that communities affected by conflict and displacement are represented in decision-making spaces. She plans to graduate in June 2025 and aspires to become an immigration lawyer focused on advancing justice both domestically and globally.

Mariam currently serves as a Legal Access Intern with JusticeCorps, where she supports self-represented litigants by guiding them through legal forms, offering referrals, and promoting access to justice for underresourced communities. She has also interned with the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office and Council District 2, gaining hands-on experience in dispute resolution, legislative analysis, and city governance. At CAIR LA, she worked on immigration casework, helping clients navigate complex legal systems.

At UCLA, Mariam served as the Legislative Assembly Transfer Representative in the Undergraduate Students Association Council, where she advocated for policies that promote transfer student success. As a Her Bold Move Fellow, she developed organizing and campaign skills to support women committed to progressive change. She also explored issues of incarceration and equity as a social justice writer with LA Vanguard.

Mariam currently serves on the Junior Board of Her Bold Move, where she is excited to help build a powerful community of young women dedicated to civic engagement and leadership.

In her free time, she enjoys music, podcasts, and traveling.

Programming Commitee

Alianna Wray (she/her) is a rising senior at Cornell University, triple majoring in Africana Studies, American Studies, and Government, minoring in Law & Society and History.

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Alianna’s work sits at the intersection of race, gender, and law, and her thesis and research project, supported by the Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship, examines how misogynoir is embedded in U.S. legal systems through a Black feminist lens. She aspires to become an attorney and law school professor, using her scholarship and advocacy to challenge structural inequality and expand access to justice.

She has the honor of serving as Co-President to Cornell’s Black Women’s Support Network, where she fosters community and creates affirming spaces for Black-identifying women on campus. As a Research Assistant with the Brooks Community Engaged Partnership Network at Cornell’s Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy, she collaborates with local organizations on research projects related to housing policy, food insecurity, immigration, and more. She also serves as a research scholar and archivist for The Black Reproductive Justice Archive, helping to ethically document the reproductive histories of Black women.

Through her pre-law and grad school Instagram platform, she publicly engages others on issues of law, education, and social justice. She also publishes personal essays and critical reflections through her Substack page, using writing as a tool for public education, advocacy and storytelling.

In her free time, you can catch Alianna going out with friends, spending time with her dog, Roscoe, and going to group fitness classes like barre, pilates, and lagree!

As a Her Bold Move Junior Board member, she is unconditionally committed to empowering young people to lead with courage, clarity, and purpose.

Communications Committee

Gracie Sanchez (she/her) is a junior at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, double majoring in Journalism and Political Science with a concentration in Political Communication.

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Passionate about politics, media, and human rights, Gracie is dedicated to using storytelling as a vehicle for advocacy and social change. She believes in the power of communication to inspire civic engagement, strengthen democracy, and amplify underrepresented voices in the political sphere. Gracie plans to graduate in May 2027 and hopes to pursue a career in public service, communications, or advocacy, working at the intersection of media and policy to promote equity and global understanding.

Gracie currently serves as the Public Affairs Intern for UNICEF USA, where she supports advocacy initiatives that advance children’s rights and humanitarian efforts around the world. On campus, she is the Director of Membership for the Carolina Forum for Education and Diplomacy, fostering dialogue among students interested in international relations and public leadership. She also writes for the Journal of Foreign Affairs at Carolina, contributing blogs on global politics, human rights, and international development.

At UNC, Gracie is a proud member of Honors Carolina and an active part of the university community. In her free time, she enjoys attending Tar Heel athletic events, going on long walks around Chapel Hill, and dancing on the Carolina Vibe Dance Team. 

As a member of the Her Bold Move Junior Board, Gracie is eager to help build a generation of young women who lead with authenticity and purpose.

Civic Engagement Committee

Danasia Montgomery (she/her) is a Junior at Howard University, majoring in Political Science with a double minor in Philosophy and Legal Communications. 

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Danasia is committed to Civic Education, Reproductive Rights, and the presence of women in government. Danasia aspired to obtain her Juris Doctor and begin working as a campaign manager on political campaigns that focus on women. 

Raised in a single-parent household, Danasia has always seen women as heroes and protectors. This experience has inspired Danasia to understand how women are protected by government institutions and has assisted in inspiring women to run for positions. Through local government, PAC, non-profit, and campaign experiences, Danasia hopes to create a wide perspective of different avenues that affect women, young people, and people of color as one way of creating concrete change.

During the summer of 2025, Danasia had the opportunity to create a Civic Engagement program, KNOW CAP, with Buffalo’s city hall. This program, which is expected to launch next summer, focuses on teaching the youth and elderly of Buffalo, NY, about voting processes, voting rights, disinformation, and the importance of local government. This same summer, Danasia was selected as a Future Leaders Fellow for Her Bold Move, a PAC that endorses progressive pro-choice women at any level of elections. 

Currently, Danasia holds various leadership roles on and off campus. Beginning in September 2025, Danasia was offered a Democracy House Alumni Council position that focuses on creating Democracy House affinity campus groups and fueling civic engagement on campus. Next, Danasia was offered an Events and Programming Staffing position with Girls Who Lead- powered by Her Rising. Danasia is passionate about using her experiences from these various positions to maintain time management, analytical, and research skills to create a more well-rounded person and the skills to succeed in future campaign management positions.

Now, as a Junior Board member, Danasia hopes to continue her commitment to civic engagement and proudly empowering the young women of color around her. With the Junior Board, Danasia is creating the future she wants to see.

During her free time, Danasia is either hanging out with her friends, reading, learning Spanish, or analyzing horror films!