Luisa grew up in Seattle and earned her BA in History, Education, and Spanish from the University of Washington. She has worked with Green Lake Elementary’s drama program, the Seattle Public Library, and UW Riverways Education Partnerships, where she led a literacy arts project across Washington State. Passionate about empowering young people, especially through reading and writing, Luisa is excited to be part of the Amistad community. In her free time, she enjoys sharing meals with family, playing board games with friends, and creating art.