UMass Amherst, C‘19, Master's Degree in Education
Smith College, C’15, Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology
Hostos Community College, Paralegal Studies
Current Employment: Area Coordinator, Student Affairs, Office of Residential Life at Smith College
Big Dream: While Mariana has maintained a strong interest in equity and justice, her undergraduate experience has instilled a passion for social change. She strives everyday, to creatively re-imagine and build environments, policies and institutional structures that allow for all student to thrive and succeed.
Leadership Activities:
- Member, Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society of Community Colleges, Hostos Community College
- Hostos Leadership Academy
- Recipient, The Diversity Foundation New York Yankees Scholarship, 2011
- Senator, Student Government Association, Smith College
- Ada Comstock Scholar, Smith College
- Member, Organization Resources Committee, Smith College
- House Representative, Ada Class Cabinet, Smith College
- Diversity Representative, Office of Student Affairs, Smith College
- Legislative Aide, New York State Assembly, Assemblyman Nelson Castro 86th District
- Intern - Corporate Compliance, New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation
- Director of Community Affairs, New York State Assembly, 78th District
- Constituent Services Liaison, New York City Council, 18th District