Liliana graduated with a Master in Social Work and started her career in San Francisco. She then moved on to doing labor organizing with SEIU Local 616 of Alameda County, advocating on behalf of low-income immigrant workers. San Jose has become her new home where she is committed to youth leadership development, immigrant rights, educational equity, and the empowerment of underrepresented communities.

Ken is originally from Brooklyn, New York, but he moved to the Bay Area in 2000 with his family. He graduated with a BA in Politics from UC Santa Cruz in 2008 and spends most of his time working with non-profit organizations and supporting progressive candidates and legislators. He is currently working on getting his Masters degree in Social Work so that he can more effectively help the underserved population within his community. He has a particular interest in civic duty and hopes to see a more informed and active electorate in the future.

Nina is graduating this spring with her BA in Social Work from San Francisco State University. She enjoys working with Vision New America because she understands the importance of advocating for underrepresented communities and the need to empower youth. Currently, Nina plans to continue her education and obtain her Master’s in Social Work. Her future aspirations also include joining the Peace Corps, running her own non-profit that helps at-risk youth, and taking a long, relaxing vacation. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, and playing tennis and basketball.