<back to Staff<back to advisory board
Hermelinda

Hermelinda Cortés

They/Them/Theirs,She/Her/Hers
Executive Director

hermelinda cortés (she/they) uses organizing, narrative and strategic communications to build power, fortify lasting connections between communities, dismantle systems of domination, and build the liberated world we and future generations deserve. The child of Mexicans and West Virginians, country folks, farmers, factory workers, and trailer parks, she has dedicated her life to the journey of liberation and to the work of social movements for the last 15 years. She lives in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia where she writes, cooks and grows flowers, and raises her kid in the company of dogs and chickens. She believes in the magic, alchemy, and revolutionary possibilities of small towns and rural people. She is the Executive Director of ReFrame and has the great fortune of serving the visions of the Radical Communicators Network, Southerners On New Ground and Country Queers.

The image features a series of vertical panels, each showcasing a grayscale portrait of different individuals. The panels are aligned side by side, creating a collage-like effect. Each person appears to be smiling or expressing a warm demeanor, highlighting diversity and community. The overall tone of the image is warm and inclusive, with a subtle gradient effect of muted purple and pink adding cohesion to the composition.

ReFrame’s 2024 Year in Review: Breaking Barriers, Building Power

December 23, 2024

2024 was the year we leveled up, broke barriers and built power together. Let's talk about it!

Read More
Plus icon