Bianca Peralta

My name is Bianca Peralta, I use she/her/ hers pronouns, and am a third year at Sonoma State University, majoring in english with a minor in political science. I am a daughter and granddaughter of migrant farm workers, so from a young age, I was instilled with the belief that higher education opens doors.

My passion is education, law and social justice. My vision is to one day write public policy and laws that will protect those that have no voice, especially the marginalized groups in higher education. Sonoma State helped me find my passions and has cultivate my vision by allowing me to get involved.

Leadership opportunities, such as peer mentoring and leading summer orientation, has allowed me to develop a personal connection to students as they transition into college. As a freshman, I remember feeling overwhelmed because for the first time in my life, I didn’t feel like I truly belonged anywhere.

Luckily, I found my place in Alpha Omicron Pi, where I met women who have created a supportive atmosphere and encouraged female leadership. Now as I take on my new leadership role as the Panhellenic Vice President of Standards, I hope to enact bylaws that can impact and protect the community. This position will allow me to create a more inclusive environment, especially for women of color, who are not commonly associated with Greek life.

I love that Sonoma is inclusive and believes in diversity and offers students so many opportunities to thrive.