Meet The Team

Nena Bartlett Whitfield is from Ann Arbor, Michigan and moved to Washington, DC upon completing her Master’s program in Diplomacy from Norwich University in Vermont in 2007. She has worked at the Cato Institute and has been involved with a number of political campaigns, most recently as assistant campaign manager for then-junior Senator Rand Paul. After the 2010 elections, Nena joined Sen. Paul in his Washington, DC office as a Legislative Aide on the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee. In 2013, Nena left Capitol Hill to work with the Ladies of Liberty Alliance as their first full-time Executive Director. Nena is active in her community as a founding member and former Treasurer of the DC Liberty Toastmasters, Chair of the Republican Liberty Caucus of DC, and the former Vice President and Treasurer of the Norwich Alumni DC Chapter.

Holly Jean Soto is an ECONOMIST with a strong foundation in free-market principles, having studied under renowned economists at George Mason University. As the Director of Operations at the Ladies of Liberty Alliance (LOLA), she has spent the past seven years managing and optimizing the organization's internal operations, departments, and staff to advance the principles of liberty worldwide. Holly Jean is also the creator and host of Basic Economics with Holly Jean, a YouTube series dedicated to making complex economic concepts accessible to all. She further honed her leadership skills by earning an Executive Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership from Harvard University.

Izabela is a member of the leadership team of LOLA Brazil and is the Director of Development. She is a Ph.D in Law and Political Economy from the University of São Paulo. She is a Frédéric Bastiat Fellow with the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. While working as a researcher, she began to question her support of heavy government regulations and discovered the ideas of classical liberalism through the work of economist and philosopher, Amartya Sen. She was also Policy Director in a Liberty minded Brazilian non-profit before joining the LOLA team.

Lyba Fatima was born in a small city in Uttar Pradesh, India. She completed her Bachelors in Law from the prestigious Aligarh Muslim University(AMU), in the year 2023 and is currently pursuing her Masters in International & Comparative Law. She has been a lifelong advocate of liberty and individualism but her real passion in liberty and individual freedom was ignited when she came across the works of Ayn Rand in the year 2018 during her first year at law school. Rand introduced her to the profound concept of liberty as the foundation of a just society. Shortly after, she was introduced to LOLA. For the last 5 years she has been working tirelessly to promote LOLA’s mission of educating and empowering female leaders within the liberty movement.

Letícia Barros is a lawyer, entrepreneur, and Communications Manager for LOLA. She began her term as President of LOLA Brazil in 2025, after serving as Vice President from 2023 to 2025 and leading the Rio de Janeiro chapter in 2022. As a former Prometheus Fellow, she was recognized in 2023 as one of the top 50 leaders for liberty worldwide and won the program’s international debate competition in Nairobi, Kenya, in 2024. She is the founder of Taggart Agency, a firm specialized in political communication, and has hands-on experience in political campaigns, including a presidential race and the successful re-election of a city councilman, where she led online mobilization efforts. In the spring of 2025, she worked as a Marketing & Analytics Intern at the Cato Institute. Passionate about life and fitness, Letícia enjoys playing footvolley, spinning, weight training, and running

Adriana Flores Márquez is a lawyer, marketing specialist and Venezuelan political activist currently serving as the head of Vente Venezuela in Argentina, María Corina Machado's party. She has played a key role in organizing the Venezuelan diaspora in Argentina for the 28th July 2024 Presidential Elections and internationally, leading efforts to defend democracy and human rights in Venezuela. As a dedicated member of LOLA Argentina, Adriana has participated in regional retreats, given numerous interviews to promote the organization, and co-organized events to expand the liberty movement. Her expertise in political strategy, media relations, and grassroots activism makes her a powerful advocate for freedom.

Dalila Lisboa is the Leadership Retreat & Chapter Program Coordinator at LOLA. She holds a degree in International Relations from the University of São Paulo (USP) and is currently pursuing a postgraduate degree in Project Management at the same institution. Dalila was part of LOLA Brazil’s national board for six years and has been involved in several liberal student movements across Brazil. Her background includes experience in civic engagement, political consulting, and grassroots leadership development. She has worked with a federal deputy, city council members, and has coordinated electoral campaigns. Dalila also serves as the National Director of International Relations for the youth wing of the Brazilian political party, building bridges between local activism and international networks. She is an alumna of the TFAS (The Fund for American Studies), a prestigious academic program for young leaders in Latin America focused on politics, economics, and the values of a free society.

Ichchha Khatiwada is a dedicated advocate for liberty and community empowerment. Having worked extensively across South Asia, she has collaborated with diverse groups to champion individual freedoms and drive positive change at the grassroots level. Currently serving as the Assistant to the Director of Operations at LOLA, Ichchha plays a pivotal role in advancing the organization’s mission. She also leads LOLA's Nepal chapter, spearheading transformative initiatives that promote liberty and uplift women within her community.Ichchha’s unwavering commitment to fostering freedom and equality continues to inspire, making her a vital force in creating meaningful, lasting impact both locally and globally.

Luciana was born in Natal, a city in northeastern Brazil. She holds a degree with a major in Communication and a minor in Audiovisual Media from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte. In 2018, she moved to São Paulo and became a member of LOLA. The following year, she joined the Brazilian pro-liberty movement Livres, where she worked as a producer and editor. In 2024, after years in the communications field, she began studying for a career transition into the administrative area. In 2025, she began working as a Development Assistant, combining her creative background with her new professional journey.

Nena Bartlett Whitfield is from Ann Arbor, Michigan and moved to Washington, DC upon completing her Master’s program in Diplomacy from Norwich University in Vermont in 2007. She has worked at the Cato Institute and has been involved with a number of political campaigns, most recently as assistant campaign manager for then-junior Senator Rand Paul. After the 2010 elections, Nena joined Sen. Paul in his Washington, DC office as a Legislative Aide on the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee. In 2013, Nena left Capitol Hill to work with the Ladies of Liberty Alliance as their first full-time Executive Director. Nena is active in her community as a founding member and former Treasurer of the DC Liberty Toastmasters, Chair of the Republican Liberty Caucus of DC, and the former Vice President and Treasurer of the Norwich Alumni DC Chapter.

Nena Bartlett Whitfield is from Ann Arbor, Michigan and moved to Washington, DC upon completing her Master’s program in Diplomacy from Norwich University in Vermont in 2007. She has worked at the Cato Institute and has been involved with a number of political campaigns, most recently as assistant campaign manager for then-junior Senator Rand Paul. After the 2010 elections, Nena joined Sen. Paul in his Washington, DC office as a Legislative Aide on the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee. In 2013, Nena left Capitol Hill to work with the Ladies of Liberty Alliance as their first full-time Executive Director. Nena is active in her community as a founding member and former Treasurer of the DC Liberty Toastmasters, Chair of the Republican Liberty Caucus of DC, and the former Vice President and Treasurer of the Norwich Alumni DC Chapter.

Nena Bartlett Whitfield is from Ann Arbor, Michigan and moved to Washington, DC upon completing her Master’s program in Diplomacy from Norwich University in Vermont in 2007. She has worked at the Cato Institute and has been involved with a number of political campaigns, most recently as assistant campaign manager for then-junior Senator Rand Paul. After the 2010 elections, Nena joined Sen. Paul in his Washington, DC office as a Legislative Aide on the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee. In 2013, Nena left Capitol Hill to work with the Ladies of Liberty Alliance as their first full-time Executive Director. Nena is active in her community as a founding member and former Treasurer of the DC Liberty Toastmasters, Chair of the Republican Liberty Caucus of DC, and the former Vice President and Treasurer of the Norwich Alumni DC Chapter.

Nena Bartlett Whitfield is from Ann Arbor, Michigan and moved to Washington, DC upon completing her Master’s program in Diplomacy from Norwich University in Vermont in 2007. She has worked at the Cato Institute and has been involved with a number of political campaigns, most recently as assistant campaign manager for then-junior Senator Rand Paul. After the 2010 elections, Nena joined Sen. Paul in his Washington, DC office as a Legislative Aide on the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee. In 2013, Nena left Capitol Hill to work with the Ladies of Liberty Alliance as their first full-time Executive Director. Nena is active in her community as a founding member and former Treasurer of the DC Liberty Toastmasters, Chair of the Republican Liberty Caucus of DC, and the former Vice President and Treasurer of the Norwich Alumni DC Chapter.

Nena Bartlett Whitfield is from Ann Arbor, Michigan and moved to Washington, DC upon completing her Master’s program in Diplomacy from Norwich University in Vermont in 2007. She has worked at the Cato Institute and has been involved with a number of political campaigns, most recently as assistant campaign manager for then-junior Senator Rand Paul. After the 2010 elections, Nena joined Sen. Paul in his Washington, DC office as a Legislative Aide on the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee. In 2013, Nena left Capitol Hill to work with the Ladies of Liberty Alliance as their first full-time Executive Director. Nena is active in her community as a founding member and former Treasurer of the DC Liberty Toastmasters, Chair of the Republican Liberty Caucus of DC, and the former Vice President and Treasurer of the Norwich Alumni DC Chapter.