Daphne Frias
Latina and Disability rights advocate
Daphne Frias, a 27-year-old Latina and Disability rights advocate with Cerebral Palsy, is transforming activism through a public health lens. As New York State Director for March For Our Lives, she helped pass over 15 state laws against gun violence. In 2020, she founded Box the Ballot (BTB), where she helps young people utilize the absentee ballot process to cast their vote.
Daphne’s activism extends to combating the climate crisis, where she bridges the gap between disability advocacy and environmental justice. By applying a public health lens to climate action, she has become a leading voice for inclusive environmental solutions. She was named to Forbes' 30 Under 30 North America List in the Social Impact category for 2025, cementing her place as a changemaker on a global scale. Her achievements have been featured in prominent publications, including The New York Times,Teen Vogue, NPR, Vice, and Elle, among others.
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