Liliana Iglesias (she/her/ella) proudly identifies herself as the daughter of immigrant parents from Zacatecas and Jalisco, Mexico. Raised in Carson, CA, she graduated from Berkeley as a first-generation college student.
Commencing her professional journey at Berkeley nine years ago within the Undocumented Student Program as an Academic Counselor, Liliana has remained dedicated to supporting students using a multicultural, social justice-oriented, student-centered, and strengths-based lens. Her commitment extends to fostering a more inclusive environment for underrepresented communities at Berkeley. In her role as the Director of Organizational Transformation for LTI, Liliana eagerly anticipates collaborating with students, staff, and faculty across campus to realize Berkeley's promise of inclusivity and equity.
Additionally, Liliana currently serves as the Assistant Director of Access and Opportunity Programs at the Centers for Educational Equity and Excellence (CE3), overseeing the Educational Opportunity Program, Undocumented Student Program, and Berkeley Hope Scholars, while also leading the Undocumented Student Program. Moreover, this year, she chairs ALIANZA, the Latinx/Chicanx staff organization on campus. With a Master's in Educational Counseling from the University of Southern California, Liliana is presently pursuing her Doctorate in Educational Leadership & Social Justice at Cal State East Bay.
Outside of her professional and academic pursuits, Liliana finds joy in quality time with her son, family, and friends. She relishes attending concerts and exploring nature through hikes.
