Jaqueline Menjivar Larios

Jaqueline Menjivar Larios is a project coordinator with the University of Maryland's Office of Community Engagement. Her areas of expertise include the cultivation of community partnerships, outreach and engagement, and event coordination. Jaqueline strongly believes in uplifting our communities by bringing together resources, providing access to information, and fostering community engagement through community-led initiatives.

In her previous work, Jaqueline has held positions throughout Prince George's County, including with the District 3 County Council Office and with the Maryland National-Capital Park and Planning Commission in numerous roles. Throughout her work, she has used her experience, skills, and passion to build partnerships that address the diverse needs of our Prince George's communities.

Jaqueline migrated to the United States with her family from El Salvador when she was 9 years old and lived in Prince George's County for 14 years, by way of New York City. In her youth, Jaqueline participated in numerous local leadership programs including UMD's former Hispanics Youth with Power and Education (HYPE) and Prince George's County Summer Youth Enrichment Program.

As Prince Georgian at heart and a strong advocate for a cleaner environment, Jaqueline enjoys walking and biking our county's vast network of trails and volunteering for Langley Park Civic Association Community Clean-Ups. In her free time, she enjoys listening to Salsa, dancing bachata, spending quality time with loved ones, and eating Salvadorean pupusas.