Chairwoman

Allison Liu (she/her) is a digital communications and fundraising professional in DC. She graduated from Wellesley College with a degree in International Relations and Political Science and a minor in German Studies. 

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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. As a daughter of an expat, Allison lived abroad in Shanghai for her early childhood, developing a global vision of human connection. She approaches her work first and foremost by trying to learn about the individual experiences, elevating the local stories to the macro-level. Allison brought this perspective to her work to advocate for environmental protections, initiate a free emergency contraceptive vending machine on her college campus, and support resettlement services for humanitarian parolees. Her love of learning is reflected in her induction into the Phi Beta Kappa Society. 

As Chair of the Her Bold Move Junior Board, she is honored 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

Anika Sridhar (she/her) is a senior at Wellesley College majoring in Political Science with a minor in Economics.

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Raised in an immigrant household, Anika is committed to empowering immigrant women of color by strengthening their political representation and economic access. She is interested in working at the intersection of data, politics, and storytelling to uplift voices systematically excluded from politics.

Her professional and academic experiences blend rigorous data analysis with narrative-driven advocacy. She has previously interned at the World Bank, the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) at MIT, and the Alameda County Social Services Agency in Oakland, California. She has also reported on labor organizing and higher education at The Wellesley News and worked as a research assistant on a public opinion poll of the 2024 election. Currently, Anika is writing her honors political science thesis, which quantitatively explores the political psychology of Asian Americans.

Through the Junior Board, Anika is excited to provide a platform for progressive young women to explore politics with authenticity and confidence.

In her free time, she enjoys experimenting with recipes and learning new languages.

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. 

Campaign Coordinator

Laysha Renee Gonzalez (she/her/ella) is a Legal Assistant at Botkin Chiarello Calaf PLLC in Austin, where she provides litigation support. She graduated from the University of Texas Austin with dual degrees in Race, Indigeneity, and Migration and Plan II Honors and minors in Government and Women’s and Gender Studies.

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Raised in the border town of Laredo, Texas, with roots in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas and Guanajuato, Mexico, Laysha is a bilingual, queer, low-income, first-generation Mexican American daughter of immigrants. She’s the first in her family to graduate from a four-year university in the United States, and she hopes to be the first attorney in her family. 

Laysha is committed to advancing justice for women, immigrants, LGBTQ+ communities, and other historically marginalized populations. She has centered her academic and professional work on challenging systems that marginalize underrepresented communities. Laysha has experience in public policy, advocacy, and government, and has worked to mobilize students to meet with elected officials. As a survivor of domestic violence and sexual assault, she has raised awareness about gender-based violence, including speaking at UT Austin’s Take Back the Night event and supporting fellow survivors. She believes advocacy means not only confronting injustice, but also building systems of care, resilience, and empowerment. Her experiences reinforced her belief that lasting change requires legal advocacy, policy reform, and community organizing.

Through her honors thesis, Perreo y Poder, Laysha explored reggaetón as cultural resistance and empowerment, a commitment she also carried into her advocacy against anti-DEI legislation, such as Texas Senate Bill 17, and her work supporting Latine, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, first-generation, and low-income students through culture, community, and collective action. Her leadership earned her induction into The Friar Society, UT Austin’s oldest honor society.

As a member of the Her Bold Move Junior Board, Laysha hopes to help cultivate the next generation of bold women leaders and advance a future where representation is truly transformative.

Programming Committee

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.

Civic Engagement Commitee

Alianna Wray (she/her) is a 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!

Communications Committee

Josie Leach (she/her) is a field organizer with the Alaska First Coordinated Campaign, working to elect Democratic candidates up and down the ballot. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from NYU with a Bachelor's Degree in Gender Studies, Public Policy and Creative Writing. 

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Josie is inspired by engaging everyday American voters, building strong communities and working to create a more affordable, equitable and unified America. She is especially drawn to social justice and is considering attending law school in the future with the aim of advocating for marginalized communities and those who often fall through the gaps of the legal system. During her senior year, she received high honors for her thesis titled "The Appeal of Online Misogyny and a Lens into the Powerful Forces Fueling the Manosphere.” 

Participating in the Spring 2026 HBM fellowship sparked a passion in Josie for empowering women across the country with the tools and insight to engage in politics, take on positions of power and foster a culture of uplifting one another. An internship with Unfortunately Not A Sound Bath fostered a commitment to having productive conversations across the political divide, and understanding the importance of listening deeply and considering a diverse range of perspectives and experiences. 

On the Junior Board, Josie is excited to take a creative approach when engaging young voters and work hard to break down systematic barriers keeping women and people of color on the margins of politics. In her free time you can find Josie watching NYT Cooking videos, reading books about women in their 20s, or taking long runs in nature!