Madel Leal

Madel Leal grew up in sunny southern California and received a bachelors degree in Sociology from the University of California, Los Angeles. Passionate about youth and women empowerment, Madel has worked for several years in the non-profit field to empower first generation students to gain access to higher education. In addition, she is passionate about the different intersectionalities of first generation students, and the access to higher education. She has always enjoyed working empowering young girls and hopes to work empowering young women on an international level. Some of her hobbies include traveling, and emerging herself in new experiences and cultures. Madel hopes to gain new skills and experiences working on an international level, and hopes that working abroad will enhance her skills as a social worker.