Pronouns: she/her/ella

Roots: México

Job Title: Co-Founder and Director of Community Advancement at Casa Azul de Wilson

Wilson, NC

Elizabeth Herrera

Co-Founder and Director of Community Advancement at Casa Azul de Wilson

Elizabeth Herrera is the co-founder and Director of Community Advancement for (c )(3) nonprofit Casa Azul de Wilson. Elizabeth was born and raised in Wilson, NC. She is a first-generation Mexican-American and the third oldest of ten children. She graduated from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. After graduating, Elizabeth joined the Carolina College Advising Corps, where she served as a college adviser supporting underrepresented students and their post-graduation plans. Working in a predominantly Latinx community, Elizabeth helped bridge the language barrier in the education system. As a result, after her service, she started a nonprofit in her hometown that focuses on four core areas: education equity, culture, civic engagement, and direct services in rural eastern NC. Now, Casa Azul has become a safe space for the Latinx community to celebrate their heritage, a contributor of resources, and an aid for Latinx students on their distinct journeys. Through this work, Elizabeth is building a home for others to feel appreciated, understood, and empowered. Pero más que nada, ¡que sientan que están en casa!