Maria Villalobos Leal

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Maria Villalobos was born and raised in Maracaibo, Venezuela, and moved to Florida at the age of 10. She received her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from FSU and her Master of Science in College Student Personnel Administration from Illinois State University. While at FSU, she found her passion for social justice and service and became heavily involved with the Center for Leadership and Social Change, the SGA, and the Hispanic/Latino Student Union. Maria is passionate about education equity and ensuring that all students receive a high-quality education. Prior to MDC, she was a Teach For America AmeriCorps member in Miami-Dade, an elementary school teacher in Redwood City, California, and the Character and Leadership Development Coordinator for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida. She has also worked at the university level at both Illinois State University and FIU. She is happiest when she gets to interact with students and engage in conversations around diversity, equity, and inclusion. Maria is excited to be part of the MDC iCED family and continue to support students to become changemakers in their communities and beyond.... [more]

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