Sandra Silva is a long-time resident of Santa Ana and proud first-generation college graduate. As a student at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. she interned at various nonprofits in areas from voting rights to international affairs. She is especially passionate about promoting educational access and was a volunteer working with students in local schools to inspire them to study foreign languages. She also helped develop original educational games with local educators and is motivated by community work and empowering individuals. After graduating with a degree in Political Science and Japanese Language in 2019, she has worked in the market research industry, applying project management skills to deliver databases for international clients. She is excited to be back in Santa Ana and looking forward to contributing in shaping the future of her community. “As a resident striving to improve the quality of life of those around me, I was drawn to GREEN’s unique model of community-rooted, transformational work.”