Fatima Santillan

Fatima brings experience in legislative research, constituent services, and community-based organizing, with a strong focus on working alongside Latino and immigrant communities. Prior to joining Georgia Appleseed, Fatima interned in the U.S. House of Representatives through the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute where she supported legislation development, stakeholder engagement, and cross-sector collaboration. 

She has also worked as a legal assistant at an immigration law firm, supporting case preparation, client communication, and Spanish-language services. At the University of North Georgia, Fatima served as President of the Latino Student Association, led campus programming, and spearheaded the creation of a Dream Center designed to expand access to resources, elevate community voices, and build pathways to opportunity. 

Fatima earned her B.A. in Political Science from the University of North Georgia. She is a UC Berkeley Public Policy & International Affairs Junior Summer Institute Fellow and a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship alternate. She is fluent in Spanish and is committed to advancing equitable policies through community-centered advocacy, culturally responsive outreach, and public service.