Maria Choquerunta, MBA
Executive Director
Originally from Peru, Maria Choquerunta holds a degree in finance from the Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Peru and completed postgraduate studies at the University of Washington. With more than 15 years of experience, she has specialized in team leadership, strategic planning, and program management. As Executive Director of Washington United Migrant, she focuses on empowering communities and leading health initiatives that support the Latino population in Washington.
Marisol Collante
Originally from Chile, Marisol Collante holds a bachelor’s degree in education and is a certified Special Education Teacher. She has extensive experience developing and implementing projects that address the needs of vulnerable populations. As Program Manager at Washington United Migrant, she leads initiatives that promote the well-being and empowerment of the migrant community. Through an educational, empathetic, and culturally responsive approach, she fosters learning processes that strengthen the capacities of the community.
Program Manager
Monica Batres
Community-Based Worker
Originally from Mexico City, Monica holds a degree in psychology and Gestalt psychotherapy and is currently pursuing her Master of Arts in Counseling. With more than 15 years of experience, she has worked with vulnerable individuals by providing therapy, facilitating groups, leading workshops, and connecting clients with essential resources. At WUM, she plays a key role in helping families navigate services and access the support they need to thrive.
Maria Juarez
Community-Based Worker
Compassionate Community-Based Worker with more than a decade of experience as a Medical Assistant. Her background includes working with vulnerable populations, where she developed a strong commitment to patient advocacy and community support. At WUM, she helps individuals connect with vital resources, guiding them through challenges and ensuring they feel supported throughout the process. Her goal is to empower people and remind them that they do not have to navigate their health journey alone.
Saydeli Orihuela
Community-Based Worker
Originally from Morelos, Mexico, Saydeli holds a degree in International Economic Relations from the Autonomous University of the State of Mexico and is currently studying English at South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC). She is passionate about helping others and believes everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and have equal opportunities to grow. At WUM, she is driven by the opportunity to support individuals and families and make a positive difference in their lives.
Eileen Espinosa
Community-Based Worker
Originally from Colombia, she attended the School of Visual Arts in New York State for her bachelor degree and has worked primarily as an administrative assistant and medical interpreter in Washington State with a focus on assisting Latinx and immigrant communities. She has a strong commitment to helping the community access medical, educational, food and social services.
