On this episode of the Latinas with Masters Podcast, Christina interviews a straight up Chingona, Maria Linares, MPA who is an Emerita Trustee of the California State University, Board of Trustees which was a position appointed by Governor Gavin Newsom. She is a proud Latina first generation college graduate raised in an immigrant working class neighborhood in the city of Santa Ana, CA. Her work throughout the years has focused on serving the most underserved and historically marginalized populations including first gen students, transfer students, students with disabilities, undocumented students, formerly incarcerated and system impacted students, student parents, students without adequate basic needs and many others. Maria is a mother of three and hopes to work in higher education, advocating for the most vulnerable populations through legislation. In five years, she sees herself applying for a doctorate in public policy, an EdD, or working in legislative affairs. Yass! Can we say #FutureDoctora

You can follow Maria Linares @Mommyof3royaldolls on Instagram

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