About me
Chriselle Raguro (she/her/siya) serves as the Director of Pro Bono and Strategic Partnerships at the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area (LCCRSF). In this role, she drives the organization’s vision to grow and strengthen its pro bono program, mobilizing over 1,000 volunteers to challenge systems of oppression and foster a more equitable society.
Previously, Chriselle held leadership positions at the Tahirih Justice Center – SF Bay Area as Managing Attorney and Pro Bono Coordinating Attorney. There, she launched the Silicon Valley Pro Bono Immigration Network, co-led the Tech Access Project, and designed initiatives like the Border Project. She also served as Executive Director of the Filipino Community Development Corporation, advocating for affordable housing through community-driven efforts.
Her career includes extensive legal and advocacy work with organizations such as Oasis Legal Services, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Asylum Access Thailand, the Australia-Asia Program to Combat Trafficking in Persons, NEEDeed Foundation, and API Legal Outreach. Chriselle’s commitment to justice is rooted in a global and community-focused perspective.
