Kristina Lovato

Kristina Lovato is the director of the Immigration and Child Well-Being Center (CICW) at the University of California, Berkeley. She has conducted extensive research on the impact of family separation due to deportations, particularly during the Trump administration, and its effects on Latino families in Los Angeles. Lovato emphasizes the importance of preparedness and communication within families facing immigration challenges, advocating for legal assistance and the development of emergency plans to protect children in mixed-status households.