Evelyn Vazquez Urzua

Evelyn Vazquez Urzua serves as the Senior Program Coordinator at the Latino Education Advancement Foundation, focusing on improving educational outcomes for first-generation, Latinx students and families in East San José. Previous experience includes positions as a Youth Fellow at The Legal Rights Center, Associate Director at the SCU Multicultural Center, and various roles supporting foster children and community advocacy. Evelyn holds a Bachelor's degree from Santa Clara University, with a focus on Political Science, Ethnic Studies, and Women and Gender Studies, and has actively contributed to organizations aimed at fostering leadership, equity, and community support among Latinx students.