Yocelyn Riojas is a Mexican-American multidisciplinary artist, creative strategist, and program leader born in Mexico and raised across the border in Eagle Pass, Texas. Her work centers on using art, storytelling, and cultural programming to advance civic engagement, human rights, and community power.

With a Master of Fine Arts in Communication Design from Texas State University, Yocelyn has built a career at the intersection of art and social impact. She has led artist residencies, organized large-scale cultural programming, and developed campaigns that connect creative practice to issues including immigration, reproductive justice, racial equity, and public health.

Her work has been featured in protests, national campaigns, and galleries across the country, including the Smithsonian National Museum of American History’s ¡Presente! A Latino History of the United States exhibition. She has also collaborated with organizations such as NextGen America, Amplifier, and grassroots coalitions to mobilize artists and communities through accessible, culturally relevant storytelling.

As a leader, Yocelyn has built and supported networks of artists, created platforms for emerging creatives, and designed programs that help artists translate their work into tools for advocacy and community engagement. Now based in her hometown on the frontera, she continues to organize, create, and advocate alongside her community, using art as a means to amplify voices and challenge dominant narratives.