Lucy Trieshmann (they/she) is a queer, Disabled disability justice activist, writer, speaker, and lawyer dedicated to intersectional, community-led change. After becoming Disabled in their final year at the University of Virginia, they decided to pursue law to address the systemic
Maya Sikand (she/her) is an Immigrants’ Rights Staff Attorney from Nairobi, committed to the abolition of borders, prisons, and capitalist empire. Prior to joining TakeRoot Justice, Maya was at EarthRights International, where she worked with indigenous communities seeking corporate accountability
Staff Attorney, Housing Rights
Staff Attorney, Housing Rights
Ali Goodley-Espinosa (she/her) is a staff attorney on the Consumer Justice Practice team. She graduated from Northeastern University School of Law in 2023 with an interdisciplinary certificate in Poverty Law & Economic Justice. During law school, Ali interned at the
María de Lourdes Vaello-Calderón (she/her) is a staff attorney in the Housing Rights practice. She is a human rights lawyer and community advocate, having worked at the intersection of the right to housing and disaster recovery in her native Puerto
Kiki Tapiero (they/them) is a multiracial latinx queer abolitionst and an Immigrants’ Rights Staff Attorney. Prior to joining TakeRoot Justice, Kiki was a NYIFUP attorney at The Bronx Defenders for two years, where they represented individuals detained by ICE. At
Claribel Morales is a staff attorney in the Housing Justice practice area. A native of Trenton, New Jersey, Claribel earned her degree in Criminal Justice in 2008 and Master’s Degree in Public Administration in 2014 from John Jay College of
Jenny is a staff attorney in the Housing Rights unit. Before joining TakeRoot Justice, Jenny worked at Picture the Homeless, where she provided research and policy expertise in support of homeless-led housing campaigns. J.D., CUNY School of Law (2020), M.S.,
