about me

I am a disability advocate and full-time student at Coastline College triple-majoring in Business, Economics, and Communication.Born without hands and feet, my lived experience as a disabled student informs my advocacy for inclusive and accessible education and workforces. I am is Vice President of Coastline Associated Student Government, and advocate for students locally and statewide.I do consultancy work on disability, reaching over 800 educators on accessible education, and have organized student action and met with legislators to lead the way for expanded disability inclusion. I work to interrupt the narratives we are often led to believe about people with disabilities in order to make the world more equitable.

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speaking engagements

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publicity

Featured In:

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VeryWell Health

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Ms. Magazine

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Justice for Society Magazine

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portfolio

articles

How Simplify helped Jessica land her first internship by Jessica Lopez and Michael Yan

Sit down with Jessica Lopez – a rising LinkedIn creator and advocate for those with disabilities – to talk about her experience using Simplify this past year!

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My Adventure as an Intern at Alation by Jessica Lopez

When I discovered Alation's internship program, I only knew two things. I loved learning and storytelling. This is the story of my 12 weeks at Alation.

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The History Of Disabled People by jessica lopez and eric prince

From ugly laws, to eugenics, to the ADA, this is the rarely told history of disabled people.

An ADAptive ADA by Jessica Lopez

• A 6-page research paper on a controversial topic using research and MLA citations.

An Overview Of Disability Rights by Jessica Lopez

• A research paper on a topic of my choice.

presentations

Associated Student Government Disability Inclusion Resolution

• A presentation on Coastline ASG's Disability Inclusion Resolution, spearheaded by me, and background on its goals, background, and intentions.

Student Government presentation on Payan v LACCD case

• Developed a presentation on the Payan v LACCD case to present actions Coastline Associated Student Government (ASG) can take to advocate for disabled students.

Presentation on the SSCCC

• Designed and presented on the background, history, and purpose of the SSCCC, and the role of delegates.

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contact

I'm open to remote business opportunities and collaborations, as well as paid public speaking engagements.
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