Maria Jose Vides

Maria Jose Vides, M.Ed., currently serves as a Senior Program Associate at the Vera Institute of Justice since August 2022, following a role as Program Associate. Vides has held notable positions including Regional Leadership Institute and Hubs Fellow for Hispanas Organized for Political Equality in Los Angeles, and New Leaders Council Fellow emphasizing leadership development for progressive changemakers. Experience includes policy advocacy at CHIRLA and serving as a Policy Fellow with the Urban Leaders Fellowship, where Vides contributed to policy analysis under Representative Monroe Nichols, focusing on economic fairness for Oklahomans. A background in education includes roles as a Recruitment Manager and English Language Arts Teacher with Teach For America and Dallas Independent School District, respectively. Leadership experience encompasses serving as President of the Associated Students of Pomona College, overseeing substantial budgets and initiatives for diverse student populations. Vides holds a Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy Analysis/Anthropology from Pomona College and a Master's degree in Education from Southern Methodist University.