Bio
Gabriela Meléndez Olivera was a director of strategic communications for the Ƶ. She oversaw communications strategy for the Ƶ’s immigration, voting, and privacy and surveillance work. She was also instrumental in communicating the organization’s efforts challenging the Trump administration’s unconstitutional and inhumane policies.
Before joining the Ƶ, Gabriela spearheaded communications efforts on Puerto Rico’s debt relief and for other clients at SKDKnickerbocker and previously worked at the Washington Post’s Style section.
She lives in Washington, D.C. with her amazing husband and dog, Rothko.
Featured work

May 22, 2020
“Nationals” but not “Citizens”: How the U.S. Denies Citizenship to American Samoans

Nov 8, 2018
The Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Agenda for the New Congress

Apr 27, 2018
Decoding Trump’s Latest Anti-Immigrant Attacks

Dec 11, 2017
Hurricane Maria Exposed the U.S.’s Long Neglect of Puerto Rico

Nov 7, 2017
President Trump’s Likely Pick for Global Women’s Issues Ambassador Has an Anti-Women, Anti-LGBT Background

Oct 3, 2017
President Trump’s Response to Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico Confirms Second-Class Citizenship