Driena Sixto
Driena Sixto | |
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Sixto speaking at AmericaFest in Phoenix, Arizona, in 2023 | |
| Born | January 7, 1994 |
| Education | Miami Dade College (A.A., Honors College) Florida International University (B.A.) |
| Occupations | Media personality, communications strategist, political commentator |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Employer(s) | Lincoln Media Foundation (current) Turning Point USA / Turning Point Action (former) |
| Known for | Conservative political commentary, Hispanic outreach, Spanish-language media |
Driena Marta Sixto (born January 7, 1994) is an American conservative media personality, political commentator, and communications strategist. She serves as the Spanish Media Director of the Lincoln Media Foundation and previously served as Media Spokesperson for Turning Point Action. A Cuban-American from Miami, she has appeared on English- and Spanish-language outlets including CBS, Univision, Telemundo, and Right Side Broadcasting Network (RSBN), focusing on U.S. politics, elections, border security, and Hispanic voter engagement.[1][2]
Early life and education
[edit]Sixto was born and raised in Miami, Florida, to a Cuban-American family.[1] She attended the Honors College at Miami Dade College, earning an associate degree in 2014, before transferring to Florida International University, where she received bachelor's degrees in international relations and political science.[3]
Career
[edit]During college, Sixto interned in the office of U.S. Senator Marco Rubio. In August 2015, Rubio recognized her service in the Congressional Record.[4]
She began as a volunteer activist with Turning Point USA in 2015 and joined full-time in 2016. She advanced through roles in campus organizing, grassroots activism, and field management (including Southeastern Manager), and later served as Media Spokesperson for Turning Point Action.[1][3]
In late 2025, she joined the Lincoln Media Foundation as Spanish Media Director, focusing on Spanish-language communications and outreach to Hispanic communities.[5] She also serves as Vice President of the Miami Young Republicans and has emceed community events, such as the 65th anniversary of Brigada 2506.[6]
She is a frequent commentator on national and local media and has hosted or contributed to Spanish-language programs including Pero, ¿Por Qué? and Claro y Directo América.[1]
Political views
[edit]Sixto identifies as a conservative, advocating limited government, free markets, strong national security, and greater Hispanic American engagement with the Republican Party. She has cited inspiration from Ayn Rand and emphasizes individual liberty, free speech, and Second Amendment rights.[1]
Selected writings
[edit]- Fascism Is Communism's Closest Relative (2017)
- Why I Am Not a Feminist (2017)
- Why My Right to Bear Arms Is So Important (2017)
- Watch Out for Freedom of Speech, Even in the United States! (2017)
- Universities in the United States Also Censor Right-Wing Messages (2017)
Notable appearances
[edit]- Speaker and panelist at Turning Point USA events, including AmericaFest and the Young Latino Leadership Summit.
- Interviews on Right Side Broadcasting Network, The Atlas Society, CBS News(2016 election coverage), Univision, Telemundo and Fox News.[2][1][3]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Remembering Charlie Kirk: Will This Be America's Turning Point? with Driena Sixto". The Atlas Society. October 15, 2025. Retrieved June 17, 2026.
- 1 2 "Candidates make final push for minority vote in Florida". CBS News. November 7, 2016. Retrieved June 17, 2026.
- 1 2 3 "WATCH: RSBN Interviews Spanish Media Director of Lincoln Media Foundation, Driena Sixto". YouTube. December 5, 2025. Retrieved June 17, 2026.
- ↑ "TRIBUTE TO DRIENA SIXTO". Congress.gov. August 3, 2015. Retrieved June 17, 2026.
- ↑ "Driena Sixto's Post". LinkedIn. Retrieved June 17, 2026.
- ↑ "Congratulations to our VP, Driena Sixto..." Instagram. Retrieved June 17, 2026.
External links
[edit]- LinkedIn profile
- Muck Rack profile (publications)
- Living people
- 1994 births
- People from Miami
- Florida International University alumni
- Miami Dade College alumni
- American political commentators
- American television personalities
- American women television personalities
- American people of Cuban descent
- Hispanic and Latino American people
- Conservatism in the United States