Kathryn López Resto is passionate about empowering Latiné youth through education, mentorship, and career readiness. With a background in community engagement, program development, and youth advocacy, she works to break systemic barriers and create culturally responsive opportunities. She also leads Adventures in Spanish, a Spanish language and culture program, and owns a business specializing in business growth and marketing solutions, helping organizations strengthen their brand and impact. Kathryn holds a B.S. in Conflict Resolution from Portland State University and is committed to fostering opportunities for underserved communities to thrive.

Kathryn holds Bachelors Degrees in Spanish and Education from OSU and a Masters Degree in Education from Loyola University in Maryland. Kathryn has 15+ years of experience teaching children and mentoring youth through global, grassroots programs largely in Hispanic neighborhoods in the Northwest, as well as coordinating the Junior Youth Spiritual Empowerment Program at the county, state, and regional levels.