Leia Rios is a 16-year-old Hispanic young woman who embodies resilience, compassion, and unwavering determination. As the youngest Executive Director for Generations Against Bullying (GAB), Leia has already begun to pave a path toward a brighter future where kindness, understanding, and empathy triumph over cruelty. With a heart full of purpose, she is committed to empowering others to celebrate their differences rather than letting those differences divide them.
Having faced the sting of bullying herself, Leia uses her personal experiences as a powerful tool to inspire change. She is combining her work with GAB and her own platform, Journey 2 Confidence, to create a national anti-bullying movement that shares her message of hope and strength. Through her voice, Leia is reshaping the narrative, teaching others that vulnerability is not a weakness but a source of empowerment.
Leia speaks out at schools, community events, churches, and organizations like Girl Scouts, reaching those who need her words the most. She brings light to the darkest corners of bullying, showing those who are struggling that they are not alone and that they, too, can overcome. With each conversation, she invites others to embrace their uniqueness and to build a world grounded in love and acceptance.
For Leia, this mission is not just about words—it’s about action. She believes that when we share our platforms, our stories, and our passions, we create the foundation for a world of connection. It is her firm belief that the world needs more bonding, more growing, more laughter, more learning, and above all, more LOVE.
