About

Deirdre Benavides currently serves as Rock the Vote’s Associate Manager of Digital Engagement where she leads the organization’s nationwide election reminders program.

Before joining RTV, Deirdre was The Justice Collaborative’s Community Coordinator where she co-produced a streaming news show and podcast by The Appeal and NowThis. In her roles with TJC, she aided a mission to bring human dignity and restraint to our flawed criminal legal system.

She holds a Bachelor of Science in Communication and is a certified technical writer.

Since 2017, Deirdre has served as a board member with Texas Equal Access Fund under the National Network of Abortion Funds. In 2019, she was elected to the position of board secretary.