Dr. Faviola Barbosa is the current executive director of Hand in Hand Immigration. Prior to joining WAEF, she worked in the Washington State Community & Technical Colleges system for more than 18 years. During this time, she held several positions, such as multicultural affairs and student events coordinator at Wenatchee Valley College for over 12 years, associate dean of student leadership and success for over two years at Olympic College, and dean of transitional studies for four years at Big Bend Community College.
Dr. Barbosa migrated to the United States from Mexico with her family at the age of 2. She grew up in Orondo, Washington, where her family worked in the farm working industry. As a first-generation Latinx, she earned a BA in Business Administration from Washington State University, an MS in College Student Affairs from Nova Southeastern University, and a Doctorate in Leadership in Higher Education from Capella University.
In her free time, Dr. Barbosa enjoys hiking, biking, hot yoga, paddleboarding, and cooking with her family. She is a proud mother of two and recently became a “Nana.