Melissa Gonzalez

Melissa Gonzalez is an artist and activist that is passionate about LGBTQIA+ equity, racial equity, immigration reform, and education access. Born and raised in Southern California to immigrant parents, she grew up with an instilled value for community and supporting minority groups across all aspects of life. In 2024 she graduated from California State University Fullerton with a BFA in Entertainment Art/Animation. Inspired by the animation and film industry’s labor movements, she is currently organizing a labor union and supporting fellow service industry workers through messaging and labor rights advocacy.

In her down time she loves visiting the beach, reading, life drawing, and supporting the local Rock music scene.