The Rev. Yadi Martínez-Reyna  (M.Div.) is bilingual Latinx gender non-binary artist, a borderlander, and founder of Color Splash Out, a non profit organization dedicated to creating safe and brave spaces for LGBTQ+ Youth and their ally friends. Yadi was born and raised in the Rio Grande Valley in the frontera of Brownsville and Matamoros Mexico. 

 

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  - 

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