Nora Meléndez (she/her) is an entrepreneur, advocate for immigrants rights, writer and mother. She has lived and worked in San Mateo County since 1983 after immigrating from Mexico. Most recently she earned a certification in Leadership in Social Justice from DeAnza College. She works hard toward improving the lives of immigrants and their families through local advocacy, speaking about her personal experience with the immigration system and working with local elected leaders to improve policy.