Maria isn’t battle born but she is battle tested. As a DACA recipient, her lived experiences led her to advocate for and uplift Latino families through policy work and organizing. She’s worked on a number of campaigns for local and statewide elected officials, led policy initiatives, and served in key roles at nonprofits that mobilize Latino voters. Most recently she served as the Legislative Attache to Assemblyman Max Carter where she continued building relationships with elected officials while navigating legislative hurdles under a split government.