Jose Magaña-Salgado (he/him) is the Principal and Founder of Masa Group. Jose previously led the Immigrant Legal Resource Center and Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Funds national immigration portfolios. Jose is barred in Washington, D.C. and Maryland; and is a former Roddenberry Fellow. He has a B.S. in Management from Arizona State University and a J.D. from Baylor Law School. Jose is an urban gardener and leads the non-profit Edgewood Community Farm in Washington, D.C.

Saulo Corona (he/his) is the Office Manager for Masa Group. He oversees Operations and Administration as well as our Consultant Collaborator program. Saulo has experience in multiple fields ranging from Insurance to the Solar industry. He has a B.S. in Bio-Medical Sciences from Arizona State University. In his spare time, Saulo has a second career as a Professional Wrestler.

Kalyani Menon (she/her) is a Policy Associate with Masa Group. She leads the Temporary Protected Status-Deferred Enforced Departure Administrative Advocacy Coalition (TPS-DED AAC). She has previously worked as a Research Associate at the Center for Law and Policy Research in India on matters relating to constitutional law and human rights. Kalyani was admitted to the Bar Council of India in 2020 after her graduation from Jindal Global Law School in India. She has a Master’s Degree in International Legal Studies and a certificate on International Human Rights Law from Georgetown University. She is a trained Bharatanatyam classical dancer.

Victoria “Nikki” Dominguez is a Senior Policy Advisor with Masa Group. She has worked with parents, youth, community advocates and legislators for over 10 years to change policies that impact access, equity, and representation - with a special focus on low-income, Limited English Proficiency (LEP), Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities. They have a B.A. in Politics and Legal Studies from the University of California, Santa Cruz. Victoria is a proud dog-mom to two Miniature Schnauzers, Otis & Odin.

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Rajani Gudlavalleti (she/they) is a Senior Policy Advisor with Masa Group. She has served as a nonprofit executive director, community organizer, grantmaker, and public health researcher. Rajani has a B.A. in Sociology and English Literature from Willamette University, and a Master of Public Policy (MPP) from Johns Hopkins University. For seven years she co-led Baltimore Harm Reduction Coalition, overseeing operations and policy advocacy efforts. Rajani is a queer South Indian-American with deep experience in social justice work. Valuing rest and creativity, she loves to read BIPOC sci-fi and explore the woods with her husband.

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Raydia Martin (she/her) is a Senior Policy Advisor with Masa Group. She is an experienced public policy professional with expertise in public policy research, legislative analysis, legislative advocacy communications, and bill proposal writing in the fields of child welfare, human trafficking, and women’s rights. Raydia has a Juris Doctorate and a Masters of Social Work from Loyola University Chicago School of Law and School of Social Work, as well as a Bachelor’s degree in English from Emory University. In her free time, she enjoys journaling, DIY projects, and road tripping with her husband and four children.

Raydia’s issue areas are child welfare and women’s rights.

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Amani Sawari (she/her) is a Senior Policy Advisor with Masa Group. Amani has a deep extensive background working with marginalized communities impacted by the prison industrial complex. Her expertise is at the intersection of criminal justice transformation and voting rights with experience as directing Justice Services at a national organization establishing programs in county jails to assist eligible voters with participating in their local elections via absentee ballot while incarcerated. She has a B.A. in Law Economics and Public Policy from the University of Washington. She is a lyricist and poet who enjoys playing the acoustic guitar and writing music in her free time.

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Melissa Stek (she/her) is an Advocacy Communications Consultant collaborating with Masa Group and the founder of MountainGem Advocacy & Communications. With experience as a social worker, organizer, educator, congressional staffer, policy advocate, and communications specialist, Melissa brings a robust set of skills, wisdom, and experience to her social justice consulting practice. She has an MSW from University of Michigan and a BSW from Calvin University. She is passionate about immigrant rights, racial justice, mental health, and gender equity. Melissa is the proud great-granddaughter of immigrants, mindful of the privilege and importance of knowing her family history.

Melissa’s issue area is advocacy communications.

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Elena Vanko (she/her) is a Senior Policy Advisor collaborating with Masa Group. She has worked for over a decade to reform prisons, jails, and criminal legal systems in the U.S., and has particular expertise in policy analysis, training and technical assistance, and effective communication with diverse audiences. Elena earned an M.A. in human rights from the University of Essex, England, and a B.A. from Tufts University. In her free time, she enjoys gardening, hiking, traveling, and watching English Premier League football.

Elena’s issue areas are criminal justice and prison reform.

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Jannet Esparza (she/her) is a Contract Policy Associate with Masa Group. She has dedicated her career to serving the Latino immigrant community and has operated at the intersection of non-profit and state government. Jannet has co-authored several publications on immigrant identity, immigration enforcement, and the immigration industrial complex. She holds a Master's Degree in Sociology from Sacramento State University and a Master’s of Policy Management from Georgetown University. She completed her undergraduate education at California State University Fullerton, where she received a Bachelors in Communications and Political Science. In her free time, Jannet enjoys reading, nature, and spending time with her two pups.

Rachel (she/her) is a seasoned Communications Consultant with over five years of experience in national, state, and grassroots advocacy campaigns. With a talent for project management in high-pressure environments, Rachel guides teams through message development and cultivates enduring internal and external partnerships. Leveraging expertise in digital content strategy, storytelling, and values-based communications, Rachel has contributed to multiple ballot victories, local policy wins, and successful national media arcs in climate and racial justice movements. Learn more about Rachel's work here.