Claudia De la Cruz ( ) is the co-Executive Director of the People’s Forum in New York. She was born in the South Bronx to immigrant parents from the Dominican Republic. She is a popular educator, community organizer, and theologian. In her role as Co-Executive Director, Claudia is committed to contributing her experiences and skills in the creation of cultural-educational space with organizers, educators, and cultural workers/artists to continue producing, promoting, and uplifting the cultural traditions that nourish and strengthen our communities in our struggles towards social justice.