New IRC Volunteer Nohemi Woods - Cocktails for a Cause, May 4, 2024

The development committee of the board has several wonderful new ad hoc members who are assisting specifically with making Cocktails for a Cause 2024 the best ever. One such volunteer is Nohemi Woods. You may have met her and her husband Curtis at the Gala in November at the Prosecco Bar. Her personal story of immigration, her heart for helping others and her skills in the world of food and beverage are a huge asset to our committee.

Nohemi Woods is a labor organizer and migrant rights advocate from Tijuana, Baja California. She is a first generation immigrant who grew up in San Diego, where she found community with other undocumented folks and began her advocacy journey. Through border work, providing translation at detention centers and assisting with DACA applications,  she was able to immerse herself into the world of social justice and policy work. When she moved to LA in 2021 she joined The Restaurant Opportunity Center (ROC LA) through her work in hospitality and allowing her to connect her interests (and livelihoods) : bartending and advocacy. She's been at ROC LA for two years now, starting off as a volunteer for a year before joining the nonprofit world full time. For now, she's running workforce development programs, campaigning and enjoying policy work through the organization. 

Welcome Nohemi! If you are interested in being on the committee, email jean@ircsgv.org.