Isabella “Izzy” Lopez has a passion for helping others and seeing youth succeed with the proper support and encouragement.

In the center of a room, you can easily find Izzy sparking conversation with others, acting as a fountain of ‘useless’ knowledge as she shares trivia about various topics, or making people laugh with stories and commentary on things that have happened in her life. The conversation comes as easy as her work in the community, and Izzy has long dedicated her career to the betterment of others, whether it be campaigning for aid for undocumented students in college or exploring discoveries in community mental health as she pursues her Master’s of Public Health at CU Anschutz. Izzy has overcome a difficult past as an undocumented youth and now uses her experience and knowledge to aid others in that position. She is currently the YLA Youth Development & Support Specialist at Hinkley High School and loves the opportunity to work at her alma mater.

Outside of work, Izzy’s hobbies are various but include drawing, watching Disney movies, playing video games, and spending time with her dogs Tavi & Yote.