Meet the Coaches
2026 HOPE Pop-up Coaches
Naomy Poot Ibarra, HCLP ‘22
Naomy Poot Ibarra is a first-generation advocate whose work focuses on immigrant justice, Indigenous rights, and public-interest law. She graduated cum laude from Mount Holyoke College with a degree in Political Science and Critical Race & Political Economy. She currently serves as a Litigation Paralegal supporting federal immigration impact litigation, and has previously worked with the ACLU and the American Philosophical Society. Naomy is passionate about expanding access to justice and creating pathways for underrepresented communities in law, policy, and public service.
Leticia Ramirez, HLI ‘08
Leticia Ramirez is an attorney with expertise in land use entitlements, development, and public law. Leticia decided to go to law school after working in policy and advocacy for five years after college. Originally from Southern California, who now calls Sacramento home, and still roots for the Dodgers, and continues to explore our great state of California.
Pricilla Ramos, RLI-CV ‘26
As a proud Latina, she is a policy analyst, advocate, and community organizer with a legal background in immigration law and a strong commitment to advancing equitable policies. She champions advocacy efforts at the local, state, and federal levels to expand opportunities, protect underserved communities, and advance human rights. Accredited by the U.S. Department of Justice to practice immigration law before the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), she is dedicated to increasing access to crucial immigration legal services and ensuring immigrant communities receive the support and representation they deserve.
Marisol Ibarra, HCLP ‘20
Marisol Ibarra-Bouslama is a Government Affairs Advocate at California Advocates, a Sacramento-based lobbying and government affairs firm, where she represents a portfolio of clients spanning technology, beverage, agriculture, financial services, and transportation sectors. Before transitioning into advocacy, she spent eight years in the California State Legislature, most recently as Legislative Director for a State Senator, where she led bill strategy, budget oversight, and coalition building on issues ranging from food security to economic equity. A proud first-generation college graduate and daughter of Mexican immigrants, Marisol also holds an MBA from UC Davis Graduate School of Management and hosts Here Comes the Sun, a podcast dedicated to first-generation professionals navigating career and life. She is a Commissioner on the Sacramento County Commission on Women & Girls and founder of Aguas Frescas Sacramento. Marisol is passionate about opening doors for the next generation of Latinas — because she knows firsthand what it means to walk into rooms where no one looks like you, and figure it out anyway.
Tamara Nogueira-Ramirez, RLI-SD ‘26
Tamara Nogueira-Ramirez is a first-generation Mexican American advocate, mentor, and incoming Stanford law student from San Diego passionate about educational equity, civic engagement, and access to justice. She graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) with a B.A. in Political Science and a minor in Mexican Studies. At UCLA, she earned Latin Honors and was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s oldest academic honor society. She served as Chair of the Political Science Undergraduate Council, held multiple leadership positions within student government, and dedicated hundreds of hours to mentoring students through peer advising, leadership development, and pre-law programs. Tamara is also a proud sister of Lambda Theta Nu Sorority, Inc. and enjoys supporting students interested in leadership, community involvement, and Latino Greek life. Tamara is currently an SEO Law Fellow working with the Los Angeles office of Alston & Bird. She is also a fellow with the San Diego Leadership Alliance and the HOPE Leadership Institute and previously completed the Chicano Federation Rising Leadership Training Institute. In recognition of her commitment to public service and legal advocacy, she was selected as a California ChangeLawyers Next Gen Scholar, a prestigious three-year law school scholarship program supporting future attorneys committed to advancing justice in California. Before entering the legal field, Tamara interned with the U.S. Department of Education, where she gained firsthand experience with federal policy and educational equity initiatives. She has also engaged in advocacy and government relations efforts at both the state and federal levels, meeting with elected officials, advancing policy priorities, and organizing around issues affecting immigrant and underserved communities. As a mentor, Tamara enjoys helping students navigate college, internships, scholarships, fellowships, leadership opportunities, public service careers, graduate and law school admissions, résumé development, and professional networking. Whether you are interested in law, government, advocacy, nonprofit work, or simply figuring out your next steps, she is excited to share resources, lessons learned, and encouragement along the way.
Ashley Blancas, RLI-LA ‘26
Ashley is a first-generation college graduate and proud daughter of Mexican immigrants from Southeast Los Angeles. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in Pre-Law from Mount Saint Mary’s University, Los Angeles. Driven by a passion for public service, Ashley currently serves in the district office of Congresswoman Nanette Barragán, where she works directly with constituents and helps connect communities with federal resources and services. She previously served as a Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) intern in Washington, D.C., where she gained valuable experience in government, public policy, and advocacy. Throughout her career, Ashley has focused on expanding access to education, healthcare, and opportunities for underserved communities. Through the Independent California Colleges Advocate Program (ICCAP), she advocated for increased higher education funding and stronger financial aid support for students across California. Ashley is committed to creating meaningful change through leadership, service, and community engagement. As a member of the 2026 HOPE Regional Leadership Institute Cohort, she looks forward to growing alongside fellow leaders and continuing her work to uplift and empower the communities she serves.
Rebeca Herrera-Gonzalez, HLI ‘23
Rebeca Herrera-Gonzalez is a public affairs and government relations professional with over ten years of experience managing projects and developing policy strategies across local, federal, and international environments. She is the founder of RH Public Affairs, a boutique consultancy providing strategic advisory and government contracting services. In this role, she has directed field strategy for the successful campaign of Michelle Velasquez Bean for La Mirada City Council, led vote center operations for the County of Riverside, and promoted Mexican voter and civic participation in Los Angeles. Her previous experience includes serving as Director of Partnerships at Below 60, Government Relations Associate at WM Technology, Inc., and Foreign Trade Analyst at the Trade and NAFTA Office of the Embassy of Mexico in the U.S., among other engagements. Rebeca is a HOPE HLI Class of 2023 alumna and holds dual degrees in Political Science and Peace Studies, with a minor in Women’s Studies, from Chapman University. A native Spanish speaker from Mexicali, Baja California — located on the U.S.–Mexico border — Rebeca is passionate about cooking, hiking, and traveling.