Transformative leader, administrator and education scholar with 15+ years in education practice and learning research in both formal and informal settings. Community engaged scholar, broader impacts professional working to foster STEM access, equity and inclusion. Biologist by training with a certified double degree in K-12 Education and advanced degrees in environmental education. Latina, first generation college graduate, and higher education leader committed to culturally responsive and socially meaningful practices, using community engaged approaches and planning broader impact activities and outreach efforts that impact communities via mutually beneficial partnerships, co-creation of knowledge and innovation.