Daniela Urquijo, or as she prefers to be called, Ela, is a youth activist from the Colombian Caribbean who has been advocating for sexual and reproductive rights since the age of 12. Growing up in a region marked by inequalities, she turned her personal commitment into collective action for sexual and reproductive health and rights, founding her own activist school during the COVID-19 pandemic to train adolescents in Colombia on issues of bodily autonomy and gender justice. Currently, Ela serves as a Youth Networker at IPPF Americas and the Caribbean Regional Office (ACRO), where she connects youth-led movements, builds leadership opportunities, and strengthens advocacy for comprehensive sexuality education and reproductive justice across the region. Her work bridges grassroots organizing and regional advocacy: she has led initiatives that amplify the voices of young people, particularly girls and adolescents, ensuring they are recognized as key actors in shaping public policies.