First-gen • Firstborn • First in family to attend college- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Van is a first-generation Honduran American forever rockin' big hair and even bigger hoops. She is committed to advancing social justice through philanthropy by diversifying the funder pool, elevating community self-determination, and promoting healing justice. Her expertise includes grants & CRM (Salesforce) management, event planning, and cultivating partnerships. Driven by her experiences as a daughter of immigrants, Van ensures that historically excluded communities have a voice in funding and policy discussions. Stayin' true to her personal principles of integrity, equity, and justice, she works to dismantle systemic barriers and create opportunities for all.