About the Speaker
Kya Concepcion is a policy student at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs, studying environmental policy. As a survivor of poverty and food insecurity as a child, Kya's beliefs are rooted in a holistic approach to environmental policy that includes analysis around health and justice for the entire planet including marginalized identities. As a founding member of Lake Street Truth Collective, Kya has a devotion to housing for all and is a big advocate for reimagining public safety. Kya is currently working on the University of Minnesota President's Initiative to Prevent Sexual Misconduct and hopes to graduate in spring 2022 and go on to improve the lives of her communities.