Caroline Zuniga

As a passionate advocate for education and cultural engagement, I have dedicated my career to fostering international relationships and enhancing educational opportunities for diverse communities. My experience as a Coordinator and International Relations Assistant at Oliveira Lima Library has equipped me with strong administrative skills, enabling me to manage travel arrangements for international scholars and facilitate successful research visits.

In my role as Assistant Director at the Institute for Latin American and Iberian Studies, I successfully oversaw the recruitment and training of student employees while coordinating academic programs that served over 300 students. My commitment to cultural diversity was further demonstrated through my involvement in planning events for Hispanic Heritage Month and the DC Ibero-American Book Festival, where I organized discussions with authors to enrich the academic community.

Additionally, my time with AmeriCorps VISTA allowed me to design and implement a curriculum aimed at empowering middle school students from disadvantaged backgrounds. By collaborating with local educational foundations and facilitating workshops on financial literacy, I have worked to enhance access to higher education for first-generation Latino students. I am eager to continue making a positive impact in the field of education and international relations.