Luz Drada is a dedicated environmental advocate with a Master of Natural Resources and a certification in Global Sustainability from Virginia Tech. She serves as a Program Coordinator for Moms Clean Air Force and EcoMadres, where she leads daily operations and supports the organization’s mission to fight for clean air and climate stability for all.
A member of the Community Health Justice team and a maternal health expert, Luz is deeply committed to raising awareness about the health impacts of air pollution, particularly in communities of color. Her passion for sustainability and the common good has guided her professional journey, including a pivotal moment when she spoke alongside Congresswoman Nanette Barragán at a press conference in Washington, DC, in September 2024, supporting the historic Latina Maternal Health Resolution and advocating for child health amid rising threats from extreme heat and air pollution.
A native of Colombia, Luz has long championed human rights and animal welfare causes. Now based in Northern Virginia with her husband, bicultural son, and rescued dog, Vida, she continues this work at the local level through her role with the Wildlife Rescue League, educating the public on wildlife conservation.
Her efforts have been recognized in major outlets such as Telemundo, La Opinión, and El Diario—a testament to her unwavering dedication to a cleaner, healthier, and more just world.
