From the president
Ethan Molina is a Two-Spirit Indigenous student leader at California State University, Northridge, whose work exemplifies a deep commitment to justice, cultural empowerment, and community-driven change. As the creator of a widely used digital platform that connects Two-Spirit and 2SLGBTQ+ Native and Indigenous youth to critical resources—including fellowships, jobs, food drives, and scholarships for undocumented students—Ethan has demonstrated visionary leadership grounded in both lived experience and academic purpose. Their platform, now used by the Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles, is just one example of their impact. As Youth Coordinator for the national Two Spirit Initiative, Ethan leads cross-cultural exchanges, facilitates curriculum development, and advocates for tribally specific gender education across the U.S. At CSUN, they have served as President of the American Indian Student Association, where they’ve organized powwows, speaker events, and support systems for Indigenous and undocumented students. Ethan’s leadership aligns powerfully with CSUN’s mission—upholding values of innovation, community partnership, inclusive excellence, and academic engagement. Through their advocacy, policy work, and creative expression, including nationally recognized zines and presentations, Ethan continues to expand access, uplift identity, and model transformative, future-focused leadership.
Personal Statement
Ethan Molina is a proud Indigenous and queer Student leader. On campus, they are the president of the American Indian Student Association, where they work to connect more students. Ethan is also a proud EOP student born and raised in Pacoima and has worked towards trans upliftment in Pacoima. Off-campus, they are a youth coordinator for the Two Spirit Initiative (TSI), where they work with Native youth all across the so-called United States. At TSI, they work in cultural exchange and cultural revitalization that focuses on Queer Native youth and art collectives. They also make the two-spirit padlet website, which is now used at the Children's Hospital of Los Angeles for transgender and two-spirit individuals. Over the summer, did research at UCSD to focus on the impact of colonial borders on all Indigenous people. Post grad, they hope to become a college professor in Indigenous and border relations.