Ximena smiles next to a ladybug
We are pleased to introduce our new team member, Ximena (she/they)!
Many of us already know and love Ximena– for the past two years, she has served as a mentor for QuickStart to College! We’re lucky enough to have brought them on board as one of our new Support Services Program Assistants.
Ximena received their bachelor's degree from Western Washington University in Sociology and Human Services, with a minor in Education and Social Justice. She brings valuable experience from her work in Financial Aid and at the Office of Diversity, Recruitment, and Retention at Western Washington University. We’re so excited for them to harness their Financial Aid knowledge to support students in filling out their applications!
In her free time, Ximena enjoys relaxing on the weekends, whether it be going for a walk around the Granary, exploring the Bellingham Farmers market, hanging out with her friends, or getting lost in a good book. A fun fact about Ximena is that she used to do kickboxing and Brazilian jiu-jitsu!
Ximena brings a deep passion for dismantling harmful systems, particularly those affecting BIPOC, queer folks, mixed-status families, and other marginalized groups.
They are passionate about community organizing and making post secondary pathways accessible for underserved communities.
We’re so thrilled to welcome Ximena to the FuturesNW team!