Renata McElvany
Position: Design Lead
E-mail: rmcelvany@immigrantsrising.org

Born in Mexico city, Mexico, Renata (she/her/ella) immigrated to the United States with her family at the age of ten and has lived in the Los Angeles area ever since.
Renata brings over ten years of work experience in the creative industry and has expertise in all aspects of the graphic arts including print production, visual design, and web design. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art with an emphasis in Graphic Design from California State University, Long Beach.
Before joining as a staff member, Renata was a participant in one of Immigrant Rising’s Wellness Support Groups. As a formerly undocumented person, she is highly committed to using her personal lived experience and creative skills to advocate for immigrant rights and collective liberation.
In her free time, you can find Renata coaching fellow women of color to embrace their creativity, drawing and painting, reading a good book, or jogging at the beach.