02/23/2026
💙 Please join us in welcoming Justina Plowden as one of this year’s participants in BACKBONES’s Leaders Program! 💙
Justina Paige Plowden is a dynamic disability rights advocate, educator, and community organizer based in Abbeville, Louisiana. As the founder and director of the WeMatter Disability Organization, she leads with compassion, strategy, and an unshakable belief in the power of inclusion. Her work bridges advocacy and celebration, creating spaces where people with disabilities, caregivers, and allies feel seen, supported, and empowered.
Serving as the State Coordinator for Miss Wheelchair Louisiana, Justina uplifts the voices of disabled women and champions visibility, representation, and leadership. She is also a masterful event planner, known for organizing impactful gatherings like the Spinal Cord Injury and Employment Awareness Celebration, and for building coalitions across Acadiana and the nation.
With a deepening expertise in tort law, contracts, and criminal law, Justina is committed to translating complex legal concepts into accessible tools for her community. She mentors emerging leaders, supports caregivers, and designs strategic campaigns that center faith, justice, and joy. Her work is rooted in gratitude, unity, and a divine calling to serve.
Whether she’s mobilizing for democracy, crafting inclusive outreach, or honoring her beloved family and friends, Justina leads with heart, purpose, and an unwavering commitment to making sure every voice is heard- because in her world, We Matter.
