Melissa Romero

Melissa Romero (she/her/ella) is a proud first-generation Salvadoreña student at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Raised in Los Angeles by a single mother, she is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Linguistics with a minor in Education Studies. Her goal is to attend graduate school to obtain a doctoral degree and become a tenured research professor in Higher Education. Melissa is dedicated to promoting systematic change in higher education to create more equitable opportunities for Latine students.