Velma Veloria, Director of Advocacy and Mobilization for the Equity in Education Coalition, joins the Honors Program in 2019 as our first Curriculum and Community Innovation Scholar. As the first Asian-American woman to be elected to the Washington State Legislature, Veloria brings with her a rich history of grassroots leadership and advocacy expertise. During her two-year appointment, Veloria will create courses about civic activism and human trafficking and lead conversations and opportunities to get involved and make change.

Learn more about Velma Veloria HERE.