Irma Salvatierra Bajar

Irma is a queer Filipino community organizer that was born and raised in Hawaii. She was first introduced to the National Democratic movement in Seattle, 2006 during a political education discussion on the Hacienda Luisita Massacre hosted by Anakbayan Seattle. Soon after, Irma joined Pinay sa Seattle because she was drawn to issues of overseas Filipino migramts and Filipina women’s issues. She served as PInay sa Seatte’s Organizing Director for two years and then in 2008 moved to NYC and joined Filipinas for Rights and Empowerment (FiRE-NYC). She served as FiRE’s Organizing Director for two years and is the former Chairperson of the organization. Currently Irma serves as the Vice-Chair of International Relations for GABRIELA USA. GABRIELA USA is an overseas chapter of GABRIELA Philippines, an organization working to advance the struggle of women in the overall movement for national liberation and genuine democracy in the Philippines. Irma is also honored to work at the Audre Lorde Project as their membership program coordinator . The Audre Lorde Project is a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Two Spirit, Trans and Gender Non Conforming People of Color center for community organizing, focusing on the New York City area. Irma wakes up everyday fueled by the resilience of the people in struggle and is grateful for her comrades, community, and ohana for giving her the love and support in Serving the People.