The Rev. Yadi Martínez-Reyna (M.Div.) is a bilingual Latinx, gender non-binary artist and borderlander, and the founder of Color Splash Out, a nonprofit that creates safe and brave spaces for LGBTQ+ youth and their ally friends. Born and raised in the Rio Grande Valley on the frontera between Brownsville and Matamoros, Mexico, Yadi has returned to RGV full time. 

 

Rev. Yadi serves as a Pastor at First UCC in 2nd Life. (United Church of Christ).  They have a Masters in Divinity (M.Div.) and a Latino/a studies certification from Brite Divinity School located at TCU in Ft. Worth, Texas. Yadi holds an Associate Degree in Graphic Design and Multi-Media.

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Speaking engagements:​

* UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST NATIONAL SETTING - 2024

Building up a New World in Texas: Color Splashing in the Margins.​

* AUSTIN PRESBYTERIAN THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY - 2024 

Action Panel Conversation - HESED 2024

Color Splashing in the Margins - 

* YALE DIVINITY -

Youth Ministry Institute - 2023

* CREATING CHANGE - 2023  - 

And more...

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