Alba Villa
Attorney, Immigrant Rights Advocate, and Chief Development Officer, LULAC
Alba Lucero Villa is a lawyer and writer championing human and civil rights, currently serving as the Chief Development Officer (CDO) at the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC). In this role, she leads efforts to drive strategic partnerships that promote justice, economic opportunity, and education for Latino communities across the United States. Villa is responsible for shaping LULAC’s fundraising strategy and advancing its mission of empowering and advocating for Latino communities nationwide.
Before joining LULAC, Villa served as the Executive Director of the Coalition For Immigrant Freedom, where she led initiatives to advocate for and protect immigrant rights in the Greater New York City area. Her work at the Coalition spanned nearly five years, focusing on providing legal support and resources for immigrant communities. Additionally, Villa was the Executive Director of the Hispanic National Bar Foundation, where she worked to provide scholarships, mentorship, and career development opportunities for Latino law students and professionals.
Villa’s career also includes roles such as Director of Programs at the Latino Institute for Human Rights at New York University School of Law and Legal Fellow at LatinoJustice PRLDEF. Her expertise in immigration law and human rights advocacy has been integral to her work in shaping policy and providing legal services for underserved communities.
Additionally, Villa’s diverse background includes leadership in various initiatives, such as the Workplace Justice Project and her international experience as a Legal Research Associate at the Fundação Bento Rubião Centro Pela Defesa dos Direitos Humanos in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Her experience also spans the media sector, where she served as Managing Editor for Latino Studies and Trial: Journal of the American Association for Justice, as well as a writer for the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press.
Villa holds a Doctor of Law (J.D.) from New York University School of Law (2011) and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in History and International Relations from Brown University (2001). Through her roles and extensive work in human rights, legal advocacy, and nonprofit leadership, Villa has become a powerful advocate for social justice and Latino empowerment, driven by a passion for creating equitable opportunities and championing the rights of marginalized communities.
Panel Information
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
2:30 PM EST
Civil Rights, Human Dignity, and the Immigrant Workforce
This session focuses on reconciling the U.S. need for labor with the protection of human and civil rights in the face of rising anti-immigrant sentiment and the push for mass deportation. While economic downturns, political instability, and humanitarian crises push many Latin Americans to seek better opportunities in the U.S., they often encounter significant resistance. Panelists will discuss how the U.S. can address the need for skilled labor while ensuring that immigration policies uphold human dignity and civil rights, especially as the debate intensifies around migration and the future of immigration reform.
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