Maria Villanueva

Maria Villanueva holds a Master of Arts in Trauma-Informed Leadership from Dominican University and a Bachelor of Science in Business and Economics with a specialization in Business Management from North Park University. Maria currently works as the Program Coordinator for the PASOS Network under the Division of Mission and Ministry, and previously worked as the Administrative Assistant in the Student Sucess and Engagement Division at Dominican University. 

Maria is the Co-Advisor for the Organization of Latin American Students and formerly served as the Secretary of Staff Council at Dominican University. She has served in the Illinois Student Assistance Commission as a Community Outreach Specialist for high schools in the City of Chicago that have a high population of first-generation students. She also served as the College and Career Coach for Little Village Lawndale High School Campus with an initiative to increase post-secondary enrollment and persistence amongst graduating seniors.