Angie Covarrubias Aguilar - Champion of education and moving students upward

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Angie Covarrubias Aguilar is a dedicated San Gabriel Valley resident whose life and career reflect a deep commitment to education and community service. Born and raised in the San Gabriel Valley, Angie graduated from Baldwin Park High School before embarking on an academic journey that took her to Georgetown University in Washington, DC. Her passion for learning led her to study abroad in Salamanca, Spain, further broadening her horizons.
After completing her studies, Angie returned to Southern California, where she has spent the past 18 years making a significant impact as the Director of the Harvey Mudd College Upward Bound Program. In this role, she has been instrumental in helping 145 high school students each year from the San Gabriel Valley gain admission to prestigious colleges and universities across the nation.
Beyond her professional achievements, Angie is known for her dedication to community service. When her daughter founded The Cozy Collection, a charitable initiative that has successfully collected over 25,000 pairs of socks and blankets for the homeless in the San Gabriel Valley and the Inland Empire, Angie helped start it up.
Angie balances her professional and philanthropic endeavors with a rich personal life. She is a passionate reader, kickboxer, knitter, and cook. Angie is also a devoted mother to two wonderful children, Maya and Joaquin, and has been happily married for 17 years. Her multifaceted life showcases her unwavering commitment to both her family and her community.
Instagram: @big_brown_mom
Website: hmc.edu/upward-bound
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Music Credits
Intro
Like it Loud, Dyalla, YouTube Audio Library
Stinger
Scarlet Fire (Sting), Otis McDonald, YouTube Audio Library
Outro
Indecision, Dyalla, YouTube Audio Library

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