About Nancy: Nancy was born in Oaxaca Mexico. Her and her mother migrated to Santa Maria California when she was 5 years old and settled roots in the beautiful valley. She attended elementary school in the Santa Maria Bonita School district, where she was introduced to the Early Academic Outreach Program, during a field trip to UCSB. Later, Nancy was promoted to Santa Maria High School where she joined the EAOP program. Her goal of obtaining a higher education grew through her high school years thanks to the guidance of her EAOP coordinator. This goal was also fueled by her teachers, coaches and most of all her mother, who she credits all of her accomplishments to. Her mother has worked arduous hours in the strawberry fields of Santa Maria in order to provide Nancy with the opportunities she has had. Nancy has served her community working in the nonprofit sector, Santa Maria Bonita School District and is now serving at her alma mater, Santa Maria High school, as the College Site Coordinator. In her free time, some of Nancy’s personal hobbies are to attend community service projects with her fellow Lions through her membership in the Santa Maria Sunrisers Lions Club. Nancy is passionate about helping students reach their higher education goals because she is a product of the work of other passionate individuals as well. She hopes to inspire students from her community to cultivate big dreams and reach those dreams.