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Roza Calderon came to the U.S. as a child refugee from El Salvador in the late 80s during the peak of Ronald Reagan's "War on Communism" that lead to civil unrest throughout Latin America. Since her teen years, she has been a devoted advocate for human rights, education and international relations.

Raised in an immigrant family, Roza noticed early in life the impact of one's socioeconomic background in their ability to succeed. Roza set out to make sure that our children's opportunities are not dictated by the zip-code they were born into and believes in a nation that allows its citizens to thrive.

Roza has served on the Board of Directors, as the Chairperson of the Policy Council for KidZKount, a non-profit organization that focuses on early childhood education. From 2009-2011, Roza promoted child advocacy legislation for the Head Start Program and traveled through the region meeting the parents and children, learning their needs, their passions, their dreams, and finding ways to help them achieve them. Roza is a mentor for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) programs at public schools, focusing on "Hour of Code CA" mentoring and teaching future generations of female software engineers.

After decades of being a human rights activist and community organizer, Roza launched her Congressional Campaign in 2018 as a Justice Democrat and Brand New Congress candidate after being nominated by her community. Though she didn't defeat Tom McClintock, she continues her mission to support grassroot candidates that are not bought by corporations and special interests. Roza joined Future Generations PAC as the Executive Director to support down-ballot candidates nationwide. Most recently Roza had the honor of being a national surrogate for Senator Sanders' presidential campaign in 2020 and currently serves as the United States National Chair for Scholas Occurentes, a program launched by Pope Francis nearly 25 years ago in an effort to create a culture of encounters among the youth and prepare the next wave of leaders worldwide.

Roza is a geoscientist, small business owner, and resides in Granite Bay, California with her fifteen year old daughter.

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ROZA CALDERON DISCUSSES THE BLM MOVEMENT TO UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN ARGENTINA

Since Roza Calderón visited our country in 2019, invited by FEDUN, we know that the fight for social causes, the defense of the rights of minorities, workers, women and children and the strong commitment to each one of these struggles throughout the American continent.
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YOUTH ORGANIZE BLM MARCH IN MINERAL WELLS, AFTER HATE CRIME

WEATHERFORD DEMOCRAT: "We must demand accountability and, most of all — after all the marches, speeches and fights, the pain, anger and tears — that we see some justice," she said. "No matter how small you feel, we are giants when we unite and fight for one another."
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GRASSROOTS US PROTESTERS TAKE CALL FOR JUSTICE FOR GEORGE FLOYD TO STREETS

BUENOS AIRES TIMES: In Los Angeles, “the curfew has been extended indefinitely, until the protests end,” Roza Calderon, a vocal human rights activist and former congressional candidate in California, told the Times.
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MONICA LEWINSKY, WITH A GENDER PERSPECTIVE

LA NACION: Progressive Leader, Roza Calderon on power & Monica Lewinsky in the age of #Metoo
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CORI BUSH AND ROZA CALDERON BUILD INTERNATIONAL ALLIANCES

FEDUN: Democratic candidates Cori Bush and Roza Calderón met with women legislators from Buenos Aires.
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FROM THE STREETS TO THE BALLOT BOX

BUENOS AIRES TIMES: US progressives defy the odds in battle for the soul of the Democratic Party.
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CORI BUSH AND ROZA CALDERÓN AT INSTITUTO PATRIA

INSTITUTO PATRIA: President Oscar Parrilli, along with members of the Regional Integration and International Affairs, Gender and Labor commissions received Cori Bush and Roza Calderón.
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RASHIDA TLAIB & ROZA CALDERON DEFEND ILHAN OMAR

FOX NEWS: Rashida Tlaib claims Dem leadership uses party’s minority members as tokens of diversity
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