Karina Suzette Hernandez

Karina Suzette Hernandez is a seasoned policy and research analyst currently working at Catalyst California since September 2022. Prior experience includes roles as an independent contractor, graduate student intern with The Aspen Institute's Financial Security Program, and program manager at the NALEO Educational Fund, where significant contributions were made in developing educational programs and fostering relationships with key stakeholders. Hernandez also served as a program coordinator at Enterprise Rent-A-Car and interned at the Center for American Progress. Educational qualifications include a Master of Public Policy from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from the University of California, Riverside.