Angel Fulgencio is a U.S. Army veteran who deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan in support of
Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. He earned his Master of Science in
Social Work (MSSW) from Columbia University and holds a Bachelor’s degree from UCLA,
where he was part of the CDLS pilot program working with Dr. Aradhna Tripati. He currently
serves as a Program Manager at the Mixteco/Indigenous Community Organizing Project
(MICOP), where he works in domestic violence direct intervention services and the MICOP
Child Welfare Navigation program, supporting Indigenous migrant communities. His work
reflects a commitment to leadership development and community-driven advocacy.