Aralia Ramirez - Jauregui is an experienced program manager currently serving as the Program Manager for Experiential Learning and previously as the Coordinator for Leadership Development at the University of Maryland. With a strong background in higher education, Aralia held various roles including Program Coordinator for the First-Year Experience Program at California State University, Chico, and Student Development Coordinator at Duke University. Earlier experience includes a Graduate Fellowship at Women in Science and Engineering at the University of Iowa and multiple roles at California State University, Chico, focusing on supporting first-generation and low-income students. Aralia holds a Master's degree in Higher Education and Student Affairs from the University of Iowa and a Bachelor's degree in Sociology from California State University, Chico.