Lillian Garvens is a Policy Associate with Lone Star Justice Alliance. Lillian recently obtained her Master of Public Affairs from the University of Texas at Austin’s LBJ School of Public Affairs. Lillian joins LSJA with experience as a Senior Policy Analyst in the Texas House of Representatives where she managed legislation on juvenile and criminal justice. Lillian is passionate about developing policy that understands the connection between the Social Determinants of Health and the obstacles individuals face today so that everyone, regardless of the circumstances in which they are born, has an equitable opportunity to thrive. Before graduate school, Lillian worked as the Community Development Manager for Family Service Association of San Antonio, advancing the organization's mission through fundraising, events, and volunteerism. As a Field Organizer for NextGen America, she empowered young voters and fostered community connection during the 2020 general election cycle. Lillian earned her BS in Psychology and Sociology from the University of Oregon while competing on their Acrobatics and Tumbling team.