Ashley Garcia Torres earned a bachelor’s degree in political science with a minor in sociology from Regis University. Her advocacy and academic interests focus on education equity, youth justice, and prison reform. She has worked with the National Center for Youth Law and Young Aspiring Americans for Social and Political Activism, developing community-based policy solutions. Ashley serves on the boards of AUL High School and STRIDE Community Health Center. She is dedicated to amplifying the voices of young people in public policy.