Bio

Marisol Johana Díaz Reyes de Córdova is a published writer, human rights advocate, general manager, and participant in Uruguay’s public life. A trans woman and migrant living in Montevideo, she brings firsthand and professional insight to conversations on LGBTQIA+ rights, migration, political participation, family, faith, and social inclusion. She is the author of four Spanish-language books: Vida Trans: Porque la sociedad nos ha separado hasta de Dios, Maternidad Trans, Cicatrices, and Renacer en la tempestad. In 2024, she founded and led Lista 350 in Uruguay’s internal elections. Her public work has been covered by El País Uruguay, El Observador, Medios Públicos, Radio Sarandí, 970 Universal, Búsqueda, Debate Uruguay, and international outlets. Available for interviews in Spanish only; an interpreter is required for other languages.

Sub-specialties:

Trans rights; migration and exile; political participation by trans women and migrants; testimonial literature; trans motherhood and family diversity; religion and LGBTQIA+ inclusion; Latin American democracy.