Kristian Hernandez (she/her) is a first-generation daughter of Mexican immigrants, born and raised in Dallas, Texas, and a member of Democratic Socialists of America. She served as co-chair of her home chapter, DSA North Texas, from 2016-2018, then was elected to DSA’s National Political Committee, serving as chair of its steering committee from 2021-2023 and chair of the 2023 Convention Committee.