Our Team
Students. Advocates. Leaders.
We'd like to introduce you to our Executive Board, made up of diverse members with various backgrounds who have joined together because they believe in the power of education, advocacy, and fundraising.
Edson Orellana
President
Hometown: Takoma Park, MD
Major: Economics '25
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Outside Latina Pathways, Edson serves as Vice President for CASO. He loves swimming and is an avid fan of the Washington Commanders. In his spare time, he enjoys listening to music (especially Rock en Español), playing sports, and binge-watching shows.
Shivani Sidh
Vice President
Hometown: Reisterstown, MD
Major: Public Policy & International Relations '25
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Outside of Latina Pathways: Shivani is a member of the executive boards for the student led groups “Preventing Sexual Assault” and the “Asian American Policy Union.” She is a supporter of all Maryland sports teams and enjoys making numerous Spotify playlists in a variety of languages (but especially Spanish)! Her favorite artists are Feid, Eladio Carrion, and Cazzu.​
Daniela Martinez
Treasurer
Hometown: Myersville, MD
Major: Criminology & Criminal Justice '26
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Daniela is also part of the fundraising committee for 1000 schools, formerly, Students Helping Honduras. She enjoys helping her local community, playing the piano, working out, and watching sports games!
Tanishka Mistry
Research Officer
Hometown: Shepherdstown, WV
Major: Neuroscience
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Outside of Latina Pathways: Tanishka works as a freelance photographer and has an off-campus job. Her interests in psychology often take her down a rabbit-hole, researching better ways to understand oneself and others around her. For fun, she loves going to Navy basketball games, reading, meditating, and going on long walks.
Stefano Raffo
Outreach Director
Hometown: Miami, FL
Major: Government & Politics
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Outside of Latina Pathways: Stefano works as a cook at the Yahentamitsi dinning hall. In his free time he enjoys producing music, writing and traveling.
Katherine Garcia
Social Media Chair
Hometown: Silver Spring, MD
Major: Computer Science '25
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Outside of Latina Pathways, Katherine is a Social Media Manager for WOC-owned small businesses across the country. In her free time she loves to go out with her dog, bake, and go to concerts!