Bio

Perla Miranda García, Scholar Funding Manager for Knight-Hennessy Scholars (KHS)

Perla received her BA in Politics and Latin American and Latino Studies from the University of California, Santa Cruz and her MA in Latin American Studies from the University of Texas at Austin. In May 2023, she obtained a Master of Public Administration from San José State University. Perla has over 10 years of cumulative experience in student services from positions at the Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS), the University of Texas at Austin, the University of California at Santa Cruz, and Stanford University. In all these roles, she has used her own experience as a first-generation college graduate to help students navigate academic systems and advise a diverse student population. Currently she works with a passionate and dedicated team to provide a seamless funding experience for KH Scholars. In this role she aspires to empower scholars to optimize Stanford and external resources to enrich their academic experience and contribute to their professional growth. In her free time, Perla enjoys watching movies, going to film and music festivals, hiking to lakes and waterfalls, and playing Rummikub.

Contact

  • Work
    perlamg@stanford.edu
    University - Staff Department: Knight-Hennessy Scholars Position: Scholar Funding Manager

Additional Info

  • Mail Code: 2249
  • Other Names:
    Perla Miranda Garcia