Isa Noyola

She/Her

Board Member

Is a pioneering trans-Latina activist and national leader in the LGBTQ+ immigrant rights movement, working in the United States and across the U.S.-Mexico border.  Isa is the director of the Border Butterfly Project, which provides queer and trans migrants with culturally competent, trauma-informed, comprehensive services to promote just and humane practices in the immigration system. In addition to her organizational leadership, Noyola is a sought-after speaker and thought leader who has participated in national and international forums, sharing insights on human rights, LGBTQ+ advocacy, and social justice movements. Her work continues to inspire efforts to create a more inclusive and equitable society.

Throughout her career, Noyola has played a key role in organizing national campaigns, mobilizing grassroots leadership, and building coalitions across movements. She has contributed to initiatives aimed at ending violence against transgender people and has worked to center the leadership of those most directly affected by injustice. Her leadership reflects a commitment to collective liberation and the belief that lasting change is driven by those closest to the challenges. Through her advocacy, she continues to uplift voices, challenge inequities, and advance justice for transgender communities and beyond.

Isa has also served as Deputy Director of Mijente, co-president of the Women’s March board, and is a co-founder of El/La Para TransLatinas, a community-based organization in San Francisco. She has served on the advisory boards of Familia: Trans Queer Liberation Movement, the Radical Imagination Family Fund, and the International Trans Fund. Currently, she is featured in The California Museum’s exhibit, “California Women Inspire: Celebrating Women’s Equality in the Golden State.”