My name is Lina. I was born in Aguascalientes, Mexico, and moved to New Mexico at the age of four. I attended public schools in Santa Fe and later earned my degree from St. Edward’s University in Austin, Texas, graduating in 2020. Since then, I’ve worked with Communities In Schools, first as a Site Coordinator at Nina Otero Community School for 4 years, and now as Program Director. Through my work, I’ve collaborated with several local nonprofits and was honored as a 2024 recipient of the Forty Under 40 award for my contributions to the Santa Fe community.