Maria Quiroga, born and raised in Bogotá, Colombia, immigrated to the United States as a young adult in pursuit of the American dream. Overcoming language and cultural barriers, she graduated with honors in Political Science from UCLA in 2011.
During her studies, Maria externed at the United States Bankruptcy Court in Los Angeles with the Honorable Julia Brand. She also worked with the Juvenile Innocence and Fair Sentencing Clinic, helping represent wrongfully convicted individuals and youth facing disproportionate prison sentences.
