Katherine Carranza Bahena

Content Strategist 

Kat Carranza Bahena is a Content Strategist at Democracy Forward.

Prior to joining Democracy Forward, she served as a Communications Manager for U.S. Representative Delia Ramirez and a Staff/Press Assistant for U.S. Representative Veronica Escobar, where she specialized in developing digital content, driving public engagement across multiple platforms, and supporting press operations. With experience spanning congressional offices, nonprofits, and legal services providers, Kat brings a strong commitment to advancing access to justice and uplifting the stories of underrepresented communities.

Kat earned her B.A.S in Political Science and Global Studies from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.