Mariana E. Valenzuela

Mariana E. Valenzuela was born in La Serena, Chile, and has lived in the State of Oregon since 2001. She received her M.B.A. from Pacific University, as well as a B.A. in Latin American Studies, M.A in Literature from New Mexico State University.  Her professional career includes thirty-one years of teaching experience at institutions of higher education, including Idaho State University, Portland Community College, and Pacific University. She held the position of Director of Community Partnerships and Advocacy at Centro Cultural where she worked on civic engagement projects and community outreach from August 2018 until August 2024. Ms. Valenzuela is a member of the Latino Policy Council and City Councilor for the City of Forest Grove.