LIZETTE HERRERA

Lizette started at the Garage as an intern in her spring semester of 2021 and later joined The Garage as a Student Support Specialist for the Chester County Intermediate Unit in June of 2021. Eventually she moved into the role of coordinating Motivating Advancing Powerful Students (MAPS) and Career Compass. 

Lizette earned her Bachelors of Arts in Social Work and minor in Latino/a Studies from Millersville University. At Millersville University she became a peer leader for the Latino Student Leadership Institute and attended the 38th United States Hispanic Leadership Institute in Chicago, Illinois. As a first generation student herself, she is passionate about working with students to support them in pursuing and achieving their goals. 

In her free time, Lizette enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, and nature.