Janette Rodriguez, Poderosas Fellow

Janette Rodriguez brings a background in education, student support, and community advocacy, with a focus on expanding educational access and advancing social equity for underserved communities. As a Poderosas Fellow representing Washington, she is passionate about empowering first-generation students and driving positive change through grassroots organizing and civic engagement.

Marina Vanessa Medrano, Poderosas Fellow

Marina Medrano brings a background in communications, grant management, and digital equity, with experience advancing community-centered initiatives and expanding access to technology resources in Central Washington. As a Poderosas Fellow representing Washington, she is passionate about leveraging storytelling, advocacy, and community engagement to create more equitable opportunities for underserved communities.

Rosalinda Gonzalez, Poderosas Fellow

Rosalinda Gonzalez brings a background in community organizing, youth advocacy, and civic engagement, with experience supporting educational access, immigrant rights, and grassroots initiatives through organizations such as Communities for Our Colleges (C4C), LatinX, and Let Us Speak!. As a Poderosas Fellow representing Washington, she is committed to uplifting underrepresented voices and expanding opportunities for her community through advocacy and leadership.