Marina Palma

Marina was elected to the Board in November 2020. She currently serves as a Board liaison on the following committees: District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC); Together 2023 / Equity Blueprint Plan / LCAP; Marin County Calfresh Task Force; and the county's Golden Bell Committee.

Marina is the mother of six children and the grandmother of nine. As an immigrant and mother, her passion has always been to advocate for immigrants’ rights and education. She has been a community organizer and advocate for the Latino community for over 20 years.

Due to the lack of access to extracurricular programs and sports for children in the Canal - especially for girls and boys - Marina, along with other volunteer members of the former Canal Community Council, founded the Canal Mini Soccer League, a women's soccer team and a soccer clinic for boys and girls. Canal Mini Soccer League offers opportunities for children to play sports and parents to build community. After the Canal Community Council ended, Marina became the Canal Mini Soccer League Coordinator, which she continues to this day.

Marina is also a founding member of Voces del Canal, which is a coalition of Canal leaders who came together to organize community-driven advocacy efforts. In partnership with local government and community based organizations, Voces del Canal affirmed its role as a true local expert and empowering the collective experiences of Canal residents to realize their vision of a stronger and safer Canal.

Marina works for the City and County of San Francisco, as a Senior Eligibility Worker. Her vision to see all children graduate ready for a higher education; their well being and safety are what drive her to continue to advocate.