Nubia B. Willman
2025-2026 Obama Foundation USA Leader

Founder and Editor, Latinas Uprising
Chicago, Illinois
Nubia B. Willman is the founder and editor of Latinas Uprising, a digital platform that empowers Latinas to access leadership roles in the legal field. Informed by her experience as a licensed attorney, she built a digital platform that engages over 28,000 young professionals and amplifies Latina voices by fostering online dialogue and providing resources through blog posts and videos. Nubia created content for the 2024 Democratic National Convention and coordinated the University of California, Los Angeles’ Latino Policy and Politics Institute’s national symposium, convening over 300 Latinas to discuss professional development, public policy, legal advocacy strategies, and building the next generation of Latina leaders.
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- Building the Center
Join other Obama alumni in coming together to support the naming of the Water Terrace at the Obama Presidential Center in honor of the life and legacy of President Obama’s mother, Ann Dunham—as a gift for the President’s 61st birthday.
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Watch President Obama share his vision for the Obama Presidential Center during a surprise visit with supporters and stakeholders—a vision for a public space that will honor history, help revitalize the South Side, and connect people throughout the communi
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