Kenia Machuca

Fun Facts About Me

•I was born and raised Mexico, City
Rising sophomore at Mount Holyoke College studying sociology with a passion for law, social justice, and tech.
•This summer, I ran 20k in the 2025 San Francisco Marathon.
•I love to dance to Latin music.
•I love to spend time outdoors in nature.

I started my schooling in the states at age nine.
I graduated from Mission High School in San Francisco.
This fall, I will be starting my 2nd year at Mount Holyoke College.
I am majoring in Sociology and are on a pre-law track.
My strong interest tech and social justice led me to enroll in Dev Mission Pre-apprentencship program this summer where I am learned HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

First Generation Student Summit

Student Planning Committee
• Researching, soliciting, and reviewing workshop proposals and keynote speakers, ensuring programming meets the academic, career, and personal development needs of first-gen students
• Responsible for organizing a conference with 200+ attendees annually, fostering community engagement and resource accessibility

Bay Area Community Resources (BACR)

Youth Policy Leader
• Developed a city-wide, smoke-free multi-unit housing ordinance, demonstrating policy analysis, advocacy, and equity-focused leadership
• Conducted quantitative and qualitative research via surveys and interviews, applying critical thinking, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement
• Designed an 8-page educational packet using Canva, highlighting strategic communication and graphic design skills
• Delivered presentations to community organizations and policymakers, refining public speaking and facilitation abilities

Organización Latina Estudiantil

President
• Led a student-run cultural assembly with 1,000+ attendees, showcasing event planning, leadership, and teamwork
• Managed the recruitment and coordination
• Researched Latin American traditions and served as the Spanish MC, demonstrating bilingual communication and cultural competency

English Learners Advisory Committee Fellowship

San Francisco Unified School District Fellow
• Interviewed English Learner (EL) students citywide to collect qualitative data on ELD curriculum effectiveness
• Collaborated with the EL Advisory Committee and SFUSD Superintendent’s office to propose actionable policy recommendations
• Provided insights as a former EL student, advocating for educational equity and curriculum improvements

Chicano Latino Youth Leadership Project (CLYLP)

Conference Particiapant
• Engaged in a week-long intensive leadership program, focusing on higher education access, mentorship, and policy advocacy
• Participated in mock legislative hearings at the State Capitol, refining public speaking, debate, and critical thinking skills
• Featured in a live ABC News interview, advocating for first-gen student success and higher education accessibility