Claudia Kline is the President of the Young Democrats of Arizona, Policy Director for the Maricopa County Young Democrats, and cofounder/executive director of Rural Liberation. Born and raised in Arizona, including spending half their life in rural communities. Claudia has spent nearly a decade organizing across the state, from leading voter registration drives and mobilizing protests to testifying at the Capitol and co-writing policy in coalition spaces. Known as a connector, collaborator, and change maker, they bring both passion and compassion to every aspect of their work, always centering community in the fight for a more just and equitable Arizona. Claudia earned a bachelor’s in Ethnic Studies and a master’s in Social Justice and Community Organizing in just nine semesters, including four study abroad programs focused on global social issues. Looking ahead, Claudia plans to continue building power through policy, advocacy, and mobilization across Arizona.