Driena Sixto

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.

Early life and education

Sixto was born and raised in Miami, Florida, to a Cuban-American family. 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.

Career

During college, Sixto interned in the office of U.S. Senator Marco Rubio. In August 2015, Rubio recognized her service in the Congressional Record.

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.

In late 2025, she joined the Lincoln Media Foundation as Spanish Media Director, focusing on Spanish-language communications and outreach to Hispanic communities. She also serves as Vice President of the Miami Young Republicans and has emceed community events, such as the 65th anniversary of Brigada 2506.

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.

Political views

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.

Selected writings

  • [...] 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

  • 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.