Mark Anthony Figueroa

Washington state program coordinator

Mark Anthony Figueroa is a first-generation Mexican American born in Santa Ana, California, and raised in Tri-Cities, Washington. He is the eldest of six siblings and a first-generation migrant college student. Mark received his Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education, emphasis in History from Washington State University. His experiences are in the education field serving under-resourced and low-income communities. As a passionate advocate for inclusivity in representation and equity for the common good, Mark has served previous roles as a teacher at Pasco High School and St. Patrick’s Catholic School. In his former position as Diversity Advocate, he was an added voice of support for those who have been historically excluded from policy-making and political consulting. In his current role as Canvass Lead for Poder Latinx, Mark is working to civically engage the Latinx community in Eastern Washington.

Mark Anthony Figueroa’s personal hobbies include reading history, theology, coaching and playing soccer, and volunteering at community events throughout the year.