Maria Gabriela Fernandez Garcia
Digital and Social Media Director
Organizing Team

Gaby is a Salvadoran advocate and creator dedicated to cultivating justice, healing, and the connection between people and the land. As a neurodivergent and dissident individual, she draws on her lived experiences—including surviving domestic violence, childhood trauma, and systemic oppression— to advocate for mental health, social equity, and environmental justice. 

From a young age, Gaby felt a profound connection to nature and spirituality. Finding her voice at 15, she began advocating for her identity, rights, and beliefs. Her journey of self-discovery, including navigating BPD and autism, has led her dedication to creating inclusive spaces for transformation and empowerment.

After four years in medical school, Gaby redirected her passion toward creativity, art, and environmental advocacy. At 22, she began formally educating herself on social and climate spaces. As a content creator, she uses her platform to promote awareness and education, believing knowledge is a powerful tool for liberation.

In 2023, Gaby founded Pandora's Box, a sustainable fashion store that has evolved into an inclusive community connecting brands and consumers to reduce textile waste and encourage mindful shopping. Now, at 28, she is launching Project Kuskatan, an initiative addressing the interconnected well-being of Salvadoran people and ecosystems. The project follows an integrated framework, beginning with foundational needs—such as physical security, food sovereignty, water, and land restoration—and progressing to emotional health, community building, and personal growth.