Marjorie Figaroa (Maya) graduated LEP in 2015 with diverse background and work experience being new in the area with a desire to help and be part of the community. Originally from Aruba at the age of 7 moved to Puerto Rico la Isla del Encanto “Caribeña.” Once graduated, High School at Dr. Gilberto Concepcion de Gracia moved to Florida. It was Spring 1996 enrolled Clearwater Christian College for Early Childhood Education and was part of the Mission Field Experience Travel team. Continuing to have a desire to be a bridge among the diversity year 2012 attended The National Center for Interpretation. 2019 graduated with double Major Business Administration and Biblical Studies at Lancaster Bible College with the recognition of Magna Cum Laude. A current student at Millersville University to earn a Master's of Science in Emergency Management expects to graduate in Fall 2020.  I am working for CSL PLasma as a Quality Specialist. An active volunteer with the American Red Cross, Church Medical team Hobbies I enjoy cooking, outdoor activities, enjoy traveling to new places, music, writing, and learning.

Sandra Valdez, LEP alumni class of 2015 and Leadership Lancaster class of 2017-Best Class Ever! I am the Chief Operating Officer at the Spanish American Civic Association (SACA). I joined the vibrant SACA family back in August of 1999 (20.5 years ago). Currently I strive to share my expertise and be the voice at the table of several community boards. I Co-Chair the Campaign Against Sexual Exploitation of Children (C.A.S.E) through the Lancaster District Attorney’s Office, board member of Leadership Lancaster, the Crime Prevention Task Force,  the Lancaster General Health Patient Family Advisory Committee, Hunger-Free Lancaster County, Penn State Latino Community Cancer Advisory Board, the Pennsylvania Prevention Directors’ Association and the Ryan White Clinics for 340B Access. Dedicate my time helping those in needs both professionally and personally. I enjoy family time, dancing, swimming, playing table games, shopping and my new hobby - doing my own acrylic nails.

Melisa has long known that her passion lies in creating social change through business and education. After experiencing life in Philadelphia and California, she knew Lancaster, where she calls home, was the place she wanted to focus on building a lasting impact.

Melisa served as the director of programs and Co-Founder for a college access program, where her focus was to motivate and guide at-risk youth on a path toward attaining a degree of higher education. Now, as the Director of Entrepreneur Training at ASSETS, Melisa has coached over 700 entrepreneurs, primarily women, empowering them to start and grow their own businesses. Beyond her professional experience, she continues to expand her personal connection with the local and global community. Not only does she volunteer her services in the greater Lancaster County as a guest educator, she also a Global Shaper Alum for the Lancaster Hub, and a Cordes Fellow focusing on global social issues. Melisa sits on the Board of Directors for the Stone Independent School, Lancaster County Community Foundation and sits on the diversity Committee for Girls on The Run. Melisa is currently an MBA in Sustainability candidate at Bard and will be receiving her masters the spring of 2020.