Belén is a proud queer Mexicane. She is the Treasurer of We Got This TX. She was born in Jalisco, Mexico and became a naturalized citizen in 2018. In 2019 she interned at the Texas Legislature as a Senator Gregory Luna scholar for the 86th Legislative session. She joined other naturalized citizens in MALDEF’s lawsuit against the Texas Secretary of State, Governor, and Attorney General for baselessly questioning their eligibility to vote. The culmination of these events has led her to become a co-founder of Este Poder, an East Texas nonprofit focused on amplifying the civic power of communities of color in rural – often forgotten – areas. She currently works with Left Rising, a finance firm working with progressive candidates all over the country. She plans on becoming an immigration lawyer and eventually run for state or local office to represent the latine community in rural ETX.