In her role, Agatha will assist City agencies with language access, specifically as they design and implement relief programs and resources for City residents. She will support city agencies with translation of vital documents, access to telephonic interpretation services, and training frontline staff members on working with LEP individuals.

Before joining MIMA, Agatha worked as professional staff on the House Financial Services Committee, for Congresswoman Maxine Waters, developing policies that promote financial inclusion for communities across the nation, including communities historically underserved in the financial services system. Prior to that, she spent several years working to promote language access in the mortgage market nationwide, ensure Latino immigrant families in Baltimore City have access to the dream of homeownership, and connect immigrant communities with resources and services so they can thrive.

Agatha holds a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Maryland. She is proficient in Spanish, and conversational in Mandarin and Polish.