Diandra Marizet Esparza

As the co-founder and founding Executive Director of Intersectional Environmentalist (IE), Diandra Marizet Esparza spearheaded the rapid growth of a social media initiative into a globally recognized nonprofit organization within the climate justice movement since 2020. Bringing a media-forward, impact-driven approach rooted in storytelling, equity, and collective care, Esparza’s background in sustainable fashion, trend analytics, and organizational strategy proved fundamental. She established the comprehensive infrastructure supporting IE’s long-term objectives in climate communications and environmental media initiatives. Under Esparza’s dynamic leadership, Intersectional Environmentalist secured over $2 million in mission-aligned funding, underscoring her formidable ability to generate substantial resources for urgent climate action.

The organization dramatically expanded its digital presence, reaching millions of people annually since 2020, significantly amplifying its core messages. During this transformative period, Esparza championed thousands of artists, educators, and grassroots leaders through pioneering community-driven art, storytelling, and educational media programs, which consistently underscored culture’s vital role in cultivating sustainable futures. Esparza continues her dedication to advancing environmental justice as Director of Impact at Intersectional Environmentalist. In this capacity, she actively shapes and expands the organization’s innovative media channels and refines its long-term strategic vision.

Her work intricately explores how culture profoundly reflects humanity’s relationship to land, examining how honoring this connection can contribute to reimagining and protecting the future of both people and the planet, overseeing initiatives from internal development to sophisticated storytelling strategy. Beyond her leadership at IE, Diandra Marizet Esparza is a distinguished Spanglish poet and accomplished writer. Her compelling literary contributions delve into rich social and cultural narratives of belonging, healing, and restoration, powerfully connecting themes of ancestry and profound environmental connection. Esparza’s multifaceted career consistently demonstrates her unwavering commitment to fostering a media-forward, impact-driven approach to environmental justice, leveraging storytelling, equity, and collective care to drive measurable, meaningful change.