Alex Gonzalez

Alex Gonzalez

Pronouns: he/him

Communications Strategist

Communications

Bio

Alex Gonzalez joins the ACLU of Arizona with extensive experience as a multilingual storyteller and skilled communicator. Before joining the organization, Alex worked primarily as a broadcast journalist, covering a wide range of issues across the Southwest. He developed a strong interest in stories related to democracy, LGBTQ+ rights, and in amplifying the voices of marginalized and underrepresented communities. In addition to his journalism work, Alex has taught at the University of Arizona in both the Department of Spanish and Portuguese and the School of Journalism.

A proud Tucson native, Alex has a twin sister whom he calls his best friend. He is also the son of two immigrants—his father from Mexico and his mother from Cuba. Alex earned a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Arizona and later returned to complete a Master of Arts in Latin American Studies. As part of his graduate work, he conducted field research in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in 2021, exploring the complexities of LGBTQ+ political activism. When he's not working, Alex enjoys going to the gym, spending time with family and friends, and exploring new destinations.

Featured Work

Podcast
Read the Room Podcast Logo
  • LGBTQ+ Rights

Drag the Conversation

Phoenix native Ben Whitneybell, known across the Arizona drag scene by his drag name Benaddiction, joins Read the Room to discuss his start in drag, the role it plays in cultivating community, and the real impact of legislative attacks on drag in Arizona. He also shares how he uses his platform as a performer to uplift underrepresented voices and artistry while advocating for all queer Arizonans.
Podcast
Read the Room Podcast Logo
  • LGBTQ+ Rights

Setting the Room

In the first episode of Read the Room, hosts Alex Gonzalez and Angel Medina 'set the room' with a brief history of LGBTQ+ rights in Arizona — and where the state stands today. They introduce the main mission behind the podcast: to explore what it means to be queer in Arizona in 2026 and have conversations about the intersection with civil rights.