Since its founding in 2004, Michele Siqueiros has been the driving force behind the Campaign for College Opportunity, a California-based nonprofit policy advocacy and research organization committed to ensuring more students can attend college and succeed.

Born and raised in Los Angeles, the daughter of a seamstress who then became the first in her family to go to college, Michele understands the transformative power of education and has dedicated her life to opening the doors of college opportunity. In the 19 years she’s been at the Campaign for College Opportunity (President since 2008), she has built a strong, independent, and influential organization by raising over $30 million, securing historic higher education legislation, and establishing a broad and influential network of over 12,000 coalition supporters.

Getting to know Michele:
Michele believes in working toward a more just and equitable Los Angeles and California where every person–regardless of their zip code, race/ethnicity, or income–can reach their full potential. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Studies with Honors in Chicano/a Studies from Pitzer College and a Master of Arts in Urban Planning from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).