Nancy Unzueta Saíz

Nancy Unzueta Saíz (ella/she/her) is a proud Xicana born in Mexico City and raised in San Antonio, Texas, who moved to Madison to pursue her undergraduate and graduate education at UW–Madison. A first-generation college graduate with degrees in Social Welfare and Social Work, Nancy has dedicated her career to addressing systemic inequities affecting communities of color. Since 2010, she has served as a Community Development Specialist with the City of Madison, overseeing nonprofit contracts and advancing community-centered solutions rooted in equity and justice. Her leadership and advocacy have earned her numerous honors, including recognition as one of Wisconsin’s 36 Most Influential Latino Leaders in 2024.