Fe y Justicia Executive Director Ma Elena Gutiérrez Named 2025 Bush Fellow

June 2025 | News & Recognition

Fe y Justicia proudly celebrates its founder and Executive Director, Ma Elena Gutiérrez, on being selected as a 2025 Bush Fellow by the Bush Foundation. This recognition honors her dedication to immigrant rights, community leadership, and building collective power across Central Minnesota.

Originally from rural Mexico, Ma Elena brings personal experience and a deep understanding of the challenges immigrant workers face. Since founding Fe y Justicia in 2020, she has worked alongside Latino agricultural and meatpacking workers, advocating for safer workplaces, dignity, and equitable opportunities.

Her leadership has helped empower community members to speak out, organize, and participate in important policy discussions, including advocacy for Minnesota's Driver's Licenses for All legislation.

The 24-month Bush Fellowship provides Ma Elena with resources to strengthen her leadership, expand organizational capacity, and develop sustainable approaches to community organizing. Her vision focuses on building solidarity among immigrant communities and creating lasting systemic change.

This achievement reflects not only Ma Elena's commitment but also the strength and resilience of the communities Fe y Justicia serves.

Congratulations, Ma Elena, on this well-deserved recognition!

Learn more about her fellowship and leadership journey through the Bush Foundation's official profile.