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Joanna Valdez Castro is a first-generation Latina, who recently graduated with a bachelor’s degree in political science from California State University San Marcos. She hopes to use her knowledge to advocate for policies that help uplift marginalized and disadvantaged communities in southern California, specifically the undocumented community. Joanna has been actively involved in grassroots campaign work at the local and congressional level and served as a district office intern for her state representative. Joanna hopes to inspire her community to step into their power through the FCNL Advocacy Corps Program.