Leadership

Hi,

Bella Bautista
Founder & Executive Director | Cartersville, Georgia

Bella Bautista is a nationally recognized activist, organizer, and changemaker from Cartersville, Georgia. As the Founder and Executive Director of This Doesn’t Define Me, Bella leads with lived experience and a relentless commitment to justice. Her work centers on breaking down the harmful stereotypes and systems that impact trans, immigrant, and marginalized communities across the South.

Through public policy, community organizing, and bold advocacy, Bella continues to create space for others to live freely, unapologetically, and without fear.