Xochitl is a proud Coloradan raised in the Montbello neighborhood in Denver. She graduated from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College in 2015, attending Denver Public Schools from her elementary school’s Head Start program to 12th grade.
Xochitl has stayed involved in the community and public education system because she believes in equity and that education is powerful. She was proud of her education but recognized the gaps when attending Colorado State University where she felt like she was constantly trying to catch up to her peers. Xochitl believes in the power of advocacy and that each person can be their own best advocate.