Director of Diversity Efforts

2025-2026 ASUW BOD Valeria

Name: Valeria Perez-Leyva, (she/her)
Contact Information: asuwvp@uw.edu, Link to Office Hours
What your position does: As Director of Diversity Efforts, I chair the Joint Commissions Committee (JCC), and I work to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEI&B) across campus. I do this through representative and inclusive programming while leading initiatives that hold our institution accountable to its diversity commitments.
Your campus priority for this year: To amplify all student voices and promote equity across campus through meaningful outreach and reflective programming.
Fun Fact: My favorite animal is turtles 🐢
Personal Goal: Graduate with at least cum laude honors.
Favorite part about UW: The endless opportunities to get involved and grow as a leader while developing professional skills.