Olga (she/her) was born in Monterrey Nuevo León, Mexico and grew up in Los Angeles, California. Her family originates from San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato. She is proud of her Indigenous Mexican identity (Yaqui/Otomi) and she honors the rich cultures and experiences that shaped her. Olga is the proud mother of three amazing children who, along with her husband, is raising to be the next generation of courageous and visionary social justice warriors.

Olga has been a nonprofit professional and community organizer for the past 28 years. She became the Executive Director of Cultivando in January 2019. As the first woman of color to lead Cultivando in its 24-year history, she has expanded the organization’s reach beyond Adams county and supported Latinx communities and organizations statewide.