Claudia Leiva has been an adjunct faculty member at Santa Rosa Junior College (SRJC) since 1999, where she has dedicated over two decades to teaching a wide range of courses in remedial reading and writing, as well as high school equivalency preparation. She has been particularly passionate about working with adult learners seeking to earn their GED and improve their literacy skills. Throughout her tenure at SRJC, Claudia has collaborated with programs across campus, teaching courses in settings that serve marginalized communities in their educational pursuits. She has worked closely with the High School Equivalency Program (HEP), supporting migratory and seasonal farmworkers and the Rising Scholars Program for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated students. Claudia is also actively involved in community education initiatives. Through her work at SRJC and her community-focused efforts, Claudia remains a staunch advocate for lifelong learning, committed to making education accessible and impactful for all students.