Founded by Yazmin Aguilar Carretero, a grassroots organizer who was undocumented for 19 years, South Puget Sound Pathways is driven by a profound understanding of systemic challenges. Yazmin has navigated the U.S. educational system from elementary school through graduate school as an undocumented, first-generation Latina. With advanced degrees in Higher Education Administration and Educational Policy, and over a decade of experience in the nonprofit sector, her extensive knowledge bridges the gap between organizations, businesses, and state agencies with the community. This expertise enables her to address effectively the capacity and strategy execution of programs and initiatives with unparalleled insight.