Kristina Arriaga is a seasoned advocate with a career spanning over three decades that has been dedicated to championing the principles of free speech and freedom of religion or belief. Her service includes key roles within the United States delegation to the UN Human Rights Commission, the U.S. Civil Rights Commission and an appointment by the Speaker of the House to the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, where she was elected Vice Chairman for the duration of her term. Furthermore, she has served as the Executive Director of a public interest law firm in Washington, D.C. Arriaga has authored numerous editorials, op-eds and book chapters, covering a diverse spectrum of subjects related to expressive rights. She is a recipient of the Newseum Free Expression Award. She is also a sought-after speaker on the intricate interplay between freedom of speech and various other liberties. She’s appeared on the BBC, MSNBC, C-Span, CNN and NPR, among others. In addition to her advocacy and academic pursuits, she serves as the CEO of Intrinsic, a consultancy.