Pilar Barreyro

Vice President, Communications & Strategy

Pilar (she/her) is driven by the goal to dismantle discriminatory institutions and policies that continue to oppress historically marginalized communities across the US. A firm believer in the power of young people, she is especially dedicated to eradicating paternalistic and disempowering practices that silence the voices of young people and infringe upon their right to exercise freedom and agency in their lives. Before joining the Point Source Youth team Pilar oversaw anti-discrimination campaigns at a national nonprofit where she activated the organization's 6 million members around racial justice and criminal justice reform issues. Pilar worked closely with young people across the country to make critical race theories digestible and accessible, matching education to actions young people could take to improve their communities both online and offline. Her previous work also includes grassroots advocacy in Buenos Aires for local Afro-Latine and LGBTQ+ communities. Pilar holds a Bachelor’s degree in African American Studies and Spanish Literature from the University of Virginia and a Master’s degree in Human Rights from The London School of Economics and Political Science.