Maria Salamanca

Maria Salamanca is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in leadership and strategic roles across various organizations. Currently, Maria serves as a Partner at Ulu Ventures and a Board Member for Orange County Public Schools, specifically in District 2. As the Founder and President of LatinxVC and a Member of the Board of Directors at Swing Left, Maria has demonstrated commitment to diversity and political engagement. Previous roles include being a Partner at Unshackled Ventures and COO at Swing Left, where Maria established crucial operational frameworks. With a background in education and public policy, Maria holds a B.A. in Government and Legal Studies from the University of California, Berkeley, supplemented by coursework at Harvard Business School and the University of Cambridge.