Maria Herrera

Maria Herrera serves as the Public Health Coordinator at Enlace Chicago since March 2014, where responsibilities include managing three community gardens in Little Village that cultivate organic vegetables and fruits. Maria actively networks with local organizations to organize educational events aimed at enhancing residents' quality of life through health, nutrition, socialization, and mental health initiatives. Additionally, Maria has experience as a Community Health Worker from December 2019 to December 2020. Educational qualifications include a degree in Enfermera General from Universidad Juarez del Estado de Durango, Mexico (2000-2003) and two years of study in Administración de Empresas at Facultad de Contaduria y Administración, UJED (1982-1984).