Alexa Garza is an alumna of EdTrust’s inaugural Justice Fellows Policy Program and worked for EdTrust, assisting with the day-to-day tasks associated with the implementation of the Justice Fellows Policy Program. Additionally, she assisted in advancing the agenda in Texas to improve access and workforce opportunities for current and formerly incarcerated Texans.
Alexa’s passion for advocacy is rooted in her personal experience of incarceration and the stigma she faced in her community upon release. She used her story and research to change the narrative around incarceration and advocate for policies that expand educational opportunities for all Texans who encounter the justice system, especially women.
Prior to joining EdTrust, Alexa worked as a Certified Braille Transcriber where her she transcribed textbooks for visually impaired student across the U.S. She is currently working towards a master’s at Texas Women’s University and holds a bachelor’s in business administration from Tarleton State University.
