Bryan Parras

Bryan Parras is a lifelong Xicano resident of Houston, TX. He graduated from the University of Texas at Austin where he studied Psychology and Philosophy. After graduating from college, Bryan began organizing in Houston’s Greater East End where he grew up. There, Bryan co-founded Texas Environmental Justice Advisory Services (t.e.j.a.s.) and began working with other public service organizations to address intersectional issues impacting the Latinx community in Houston. Mr. Parras began using new media tools to build successful coalitions, networks, and campaigns for the next 25 years in the environmental & climate justice movement and arts & education community.  Bryan has organized delegations, caravans and symposiums bringing diverse communities together and mobilizing them for action.  Bryan has worked with local stakeholders, policy makers and a cross section of government bodies to identify potential health threats to vulnerable communities living in high-risk areas like the Houston Ship Channel across the country. Bryan’s success comes from working with grassroots BIPOC communities rooted in culture, collaboration, and celebration.