Leanny Muñoz (she/her) is a Ph.D. student at UC Davis with experience in music performance, secondary and higher education, and professional development. She received her master’s degree in musicology (music history) from Louisiana State University. Her academic research areas are in Latin American music and cultural diplomacy. As a first-generation student herself, Leanny has a special interest in providing young students with the tools necessary to succeed in college or in the job market.