Sarahi Espinoza Salamanca

Sarahi Espinoza Salamanca was born in Michoacan, Mexico, and raised in Redwood City and East Palo Alto, California. She will pursue a master’s degree in policy organization and leadership studies at Stanford Graduate School of Education. She graduated from Santa Clara University with a double major in ethnic studies and sociology. Sarahi aspires to launch a career in public service to enact policies that promote equity in education and immigration. She founded Dreamers Roadmap, a national app that helps undocumented students find scholarships for college. During the COVID pandemic, she spearheaded a $2.7 million rent campaign for essential workers. She also leads Supplies4Farmworkers, which distributes essential supplies to local farmworker camps. Sarahi was named a White House Champion of Change and listed in Forbes’ 30 under 30. She is also a recipient of the Ohtli Award, the highest honor bestowed by the Mexican consulate.