College Site Coordinator
Santa Paula High School, Santa Paula, CA
Laura was born and raised in Carpinteria, California. She is a proud daughter of immigrant parents from El Estado de México, Mexico. Laura is a middle child of three and the first one in her family to pursue higher education and attain her Bachelors Degree. She graduated from Carpinteria High school and attended Santa Barbara City College acquiring her Associate’s degree in Sociology and Criminology. Laura then transferred to San Jose State University, where she completed her degree in Sociology with a minor in Child and Adolescent Development. Laura has a passion in working with students and hopes to inspire more first generation students to pursue higher education. With EAOP, she hopes to use her experience to connect with students and provide more support for students navigating the educational system. In her free time, Laura enjoys hanging out with friends and family and teaching her puppy new tricks.