Santi Murillo
Cheyenne,WY
Summary
Trans liberation–focused policy advocate with deep experience in legislative testimony, organizing, and coalition-driven campaigns to defeat anti-trans legislation. Proven ability to translate lived experience and research into field-ready advocacy, organizing, and narrative strategies that build durable, state-based power.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of External Affairs
Wyoming Equality
Cheyenne, WY
09.2023 - 01.2026
- Coordinated statewide advocacy campaigns across policy, organizing, communications, and development teams, managing timelines and cross-functional collaboration.
- Testified before legislative committees, briefed policymakers on key bills, and supported lobbying strategy and advocacy day coordination.
- Built and maintained partnerships with statewide coalitions and community leaders to strengthen coordinated policy and organizing efforts.
- Translated policy developments and community input into advocacy tools, action alerts, and organizing resources for supporters and partners.
- Represented the organization in public forums, coalition events, and legislative spaces as spokesperson and registered lobbyist.
- Led fundraising and donor engagement initiatives that strengthened organizational sustainability and advocacy capacity.
Assistant Manager
The Metropolitan Downtown
Cheyenne, WY
10.2020 - 08.2023
- Lead all statewide communications and development strategy for Wyoming's LGBTQ+ civil rights organization. Oversee messaging, media relations, digital campaigns, fundraising, and grassroots organizing. Act as lead spokesperson and registered lobbyist during legislative sessions.
- Led press outreach, drafted press releases, and secured consistent media coverage statewide
- Testified at legislative hearings, coordinated lobbying days, and briefed policymakers on key bills
- Created and managed social media calendars, action alerts, and newsletters
- Designed and executed major fundraising events and storytelling campaigns
- Built corporate sponsorships and stewarded individual donor relationships
- Represented the organization on panels, in coalitions, and at regional/national conferences
- Developed social media templates and systems for efficiency and brand consistency
- Supported operations, including volunteer coordination and office management
Education
B.A. - Sociology
University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY12.2019
Skills
- Legislative Advocacy & Policy Engagement
- Project & Program Coordination
- Coalition Building & Movement Partnerships
- Community Organizing & Training Facilitation
- Narrative Strategy & Research Translation
- Stakeholder Engagement & Public Speaking
Speaking Engagements
- Shepard Symposium on Social Justice — Featured Speaker
- Wyoming Latina Youth Conference — Panelist and Keynote Speaker
- International Women’s Day — Advocate Representative
- Pride & Policy Panel (Equality State Policy Center) — Panelist
- WEHAP Trans Healthcare Panel — Community Advocate
BOARD & LEADERSHIP ROLES
- Equality State Policy Center — Board Member (2025–Present)
- ENGAGE Wyoming — Board Vice President (2025–Present)
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Active in LGBTQ+ coalitions and advocacy networks throughout the Mountain West. Committed to building inclusive, community-rooted campaigns and legislative power.
Timeline
Director of External Affairs
Wyoming Equality
09.2023 - 01.2026
Assistant Manager
The Metropolitan Downtown
10.2020 - 08.2023
B.A. - Sociology
University of Wyoming