Leony Mijares

Leony Mijares has a diverse background in mentoring and supporting underrepresented students in higher education, with roles including SIAPS Summer Summit RA at UCSD SPACES, where mentoring was a key focus, and as Overnight Program Coordinator, managing a large educational event. Additional experience includes serving as a College Readiness Coach at South County Cal-SOAP, providing essential resources to enhance academic readiness. Mijares also held multiple positions at the University of California San Diego, such as Off Campus Senator and Academic Transition Counselor, focusing on community representation and support for first-year students. Mijares has transitioned into the business sector with roles at Getaround, Amazon, and Aya Healthcare, emphasizing operational management and marketing. Educational background includes high school at Carson Senior High School and a degree from the University of California San Diego.