Esperanza Guevara
Esperanza is originally from the San Fernando Valley and spent her teenage years in the Imperial Valley, California, raised by parents who immigrated to the U.S. from Mexico in the ‘80s. With the support of mentors and her family, Esperanza received a scholarship to attend Stanford University. After graduating in 2012, she accepted a year-long fellowship to serve as a young ambassador in Germany. Esperanza has also worked as a staffer on Capitol Hill where she co-founded Latinas in the House. Prior to joining CHIRLA, Esperanza worked on campaigns in Florida and Los Angeles, as well as served as a field representative for Congressman Jimmy Gomez.