Welcome New Staff

Please join us in welcoming maría pineda cuevas, our new Manager, Finance & Operations!

A proud Santa Ana, California, native and first-generation college graduate, maría earned a B.S. in psychology from Allegheny College in Pennsylvania. With over six years of experience in nonprofit finance, she is passionate about supporting mission-driven work—like LINK Unlimited Scholars—through thoughtful financial stewardship and operational excellence.

When she’s not at work, you’ll find maría channeling her creative side through crafting with upcycled materials as she blends creativity and sustainability to bring new life to everyday items.

Welcome to the team, maria! We’re thrilled to have you, and we can’t wait to see the impact you will make!